Manhattan

Entertainment capital of the world is considered a safe haven for global real estate investors.

Welcome to Manhattan


Boroughs of New York City.


Manhattan has been described as the cultural, financial, business, media, and entertainment capital of the world is considered a safe haven for global real estate investors and hosts the United Nations headquarters. New York City is the headquarters of the global art market, centered in Manhattan. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Population


1.629 million (2020)

Cost of living


The cost of living in Manhattan, NY is 64% higher than the state average and 154% higher than the national average. Manhattan, NY housing is 432% more expensive than the U.S average.

Financial


The Financial District of Lower Manhattan including Wall Street, the world’s principal financial center, Manhattan is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.

Corporate


New York City is home to the most corporate headquarters of any city in the United States, the overwhelming the majority based in Manhattan.

Real Estate


Real estate is a major force in Manhattan's economy. Manhattan has perennially been home to some of the nation's, as well as the world's, most valuable real estate, Manhattan real estate is among the most expensive in the world. Central Park Tower is the world's tallest residential building, followed globally in height by 111 West 57th Street and 432 Park Avenue, both also located in Midtown Manhattan.

Media


Manhattan has been described as the media capital of the world.

Tourism


Times Square is the hub of the Broadway theater district and a major cultural venue in Midtown Manhattan. The pedestrian intersection also has one of the highest annual attendance rates of any tourist attraction in the world, estimated at 60 million including daytrippers.

Education


Education in Manhattan is provided by a vast number of public and private institutions, Charter Schools. The largest public school system in the United States.

Many private preparatory schools are also situated in Manhattan.


The Upper West Side:  Trinity School,  the Collegiate School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, Dwight School, Trevor Day School.


The Upper East Side:  Brearley School, Dalton School, Spence School, Chapin School, Nightingale-Bamford School, Convent of the Sacred Heart, and Regis High School.


Midtown East: the United Nations International School.


Financial District - Leman Manhattan Preparatory School.

Manhattan has various Colleges and Universities.


Columbia University, New York University (NYU), Cornell University, The Juiliard School, Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design and more.


Manhattan is served by the New York Public Library, which has the largest collection of any public library system in the country.

Culture and contemporary life


New York City has been described as the cultural capital of the world, As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Broadway theatre is considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. Manhattan is also home to some of the most extensive art collections in the world, both contemporary and classical art, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).


Overview for Manhattan, NY

25,026 people live in Manhattan, where the median age is 36.1 and the average individual income is $91,461. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,026

Total Population

36.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$91,461

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Manhattan, NY

Manhattan has 13,311 households, with an average household size of 1.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Manhattan do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,026 people call Manhattan home. The population density is 40,727.22 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,026

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.1

Median Age

49.01 / 50.99%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
13,311

Total Households

1.79

Average Household Size

$91,461

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Manhattan, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Manhattan. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Satellite Academy High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Avenues The World School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
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