Each entry below is one question turned into a map query. It names the fields it weighs and why, shows the areas that come out on top with their real measured values, and states what the data cannot tell you. The link at the end opens that exact query on the New York City map with the weights already set, so you can change a weight, swap a field, or draw your own area and get a different answer.
None of these are the “right” query. They are starting points chosen to show which fields exist for New York City and how combining them changes what you can honestly say.
Which New York City areas have many residents but few bank branches?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against mapped bank branches
The Bronx (north-east), The Bronx (north-east 2), and Brooklyn (east) are the highest-ranking areas in New York City. The Bronx (north-east) leads with a score of 82.8/100 across 42 blocks, featuring ≈20 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈154,478 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 83
≈20 bank or credit unions nearby
≈154,478 residents (total)
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The Bronx, NorwoodScore 79
≈17 bank or credit unions nearby
≈120,937 residents (total)
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 88
≈7 bank or credit unions nearby
≈100,863 residents (total)
Brooklyn (east 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 82
≈9 bank or credit unions nearby
≈93,120 residents (total)
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 84
≈37 bank or credit unions nearby
≈125,472 residents (total)
How this query was built
Residents ranked high against mapped bank and credit-union branches ranked low. It is called a coverage gap rather than an absence because the scorer blends percentile ranks: an area can top this index while still having several branches in it.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bank or credit union competition
lower
50%
Count of mapped bank and credit-union branches, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
It is not residents per branch. Two areas with very different true ratios can rank identically, and a high rank never means there is no branch nearby — only that mapped branch presence is thin relative to population.
Try changing it
· Raise the branch weight to lean the index toward supply rather than demand.
· Swap residents for the 65-and-over count to target a specific customer profile.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on bank or credit union competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
The Bronx (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 82.8/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈20 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈154,478 residents (total). The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #2 with a score of 78.7/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈17 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈120,937 residents (total). Brooklyn (east) ranks #3 with a score of 88.1/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈7 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈100,863 residents (total). Brooklyn (east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 82.2/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈9 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈93,120 residents (total). Brooklyn (south) ranks #5 with a score of 84.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈37 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈125,472 residents (total).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bank or credit union competition and Total (2020). 7,237 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which New York City areas have strong attractions but limited hotel supply?
Gap index — mapped attractions and transit ranked against existing hotel presence
The highest-ranking areas are Upper East Side, Brooklyn (south), and Brooklyn (east). Upper East Side leads with a score of 66.7/100 across 43 blocks, featuring ≈31 hotels, ≈294 arts & entertainment venues, and ≈24 transit stops nearby. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Upper East Sidein the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 67
≈31 hotels nearby
≈294 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈24 transit stops
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 62
≈11 hotels nearby
≈59 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈16 transit stops
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, MaspethScore 64
≈9 hotels nearby
≈125 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈13 transit stops
Brooklyn (west)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 61
≈19 hotels nearby
≈90 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈19 transit stops
Brooklyn (north-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, GreenpointScore 63
≈22 hotels nearby
≈84 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈15 transit stops
How this query was built
Arts and entertainment venue density and transit access ranked high against existing hotel presence ranked low — the three things that decide whether a location can draw and hold overnight visitors.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
hotel competition
lower
40%
Count of mapped hotels, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
arts and entertainment
higher
35%
Count of all mapped arts, entertainment and attraction venues — the visitor draw.
transit stop count
higher
25%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It has no room counts, no occupancy, no rates, no planning constraints and no site availability. Thin mapped hotel presence is not proof there is room in the market.
Try changing it
· Raise the hotel weight to prioritise areas with the least existing supply.
· Swap attractions for eat-and-drink venues to test a dining-led location instead.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks blocks in New York City based on hotel competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.4), arts and entertainment (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35), and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Upper East Side ranks #1 with a score of 66.7/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈31 hotels, ≈294 arts & entertainment venues, and ≈24 transit stops nearby. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 62.3/100 across 44 blocks, featuring ≈11 hotels, ≈59 arts & entertainment venues, and ≈16 transit stops nearby. Brooklyn (east) ranks #3 with a score of 64.4/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈9 hotels, ≈125 arts & entertainment venues, and ≈13 transit stops nearby. Brooklyn (west) ranks #4 with a score of 60.5/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈19 hotels, ≈90 arts & entertainment venues, and ≈19 transit stops nearby. Brooklyn (north-east) ranks #5 with a score of 62.9/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈22 hotels, ≈84 arts & entertainment venues, and ≈15 transit stops nearby.
Fields scored: hotel competition, arts and entertainment and transit stop count. 7,193 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which lower-income parts of New York City have the fewest grocery stores?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 residents below the poverty level ranked against mapped grocery stores
The Bronx, Brooklyn (south), and Brooklyn (east) are the highest-ranking areas in New York City. The Bronx leads with a score of 75.2/100 across 44 blocks, showing approximately 34 grocery stores nearby and approximately 16,830 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈4,106 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
Residents below the poverty level ranked high against mapped grocery stores ranked low. It is the food-access question posed as a relative ranking rather than a claim that any area has no food retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
grocery store competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped grocery stores, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
55%
The "income below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped grocery presence is not food access: it carries no store size, no price level, no fresh-produce range and no opening hours, and a large supermarket just outside a hex serves it perfectly well. This ranks places; it does not identify anywhere as being without food.
Try changing it
· Add transit stops to weigh how easily residents can reach stores further out.
· Swap the poverty count for household income brackets to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on grocery store competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and the number of residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
The Bronx ranks #1 with a score of 75.2/100 across 44 blocks, showing approximately 34 grocery stores nearby and approximately 16,830 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 75.5/100 across 42 blocks, showing approximately 42 grocery stores nearby and approximately 20,302 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Brooklyn (east) ranks #3 with a score of 71.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing approximately 11 grocery stores nearby and approximately 8,195 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Canarsie ranks #4 with a score of 71.4/100 across 43 blocks, showing approximately 17 grocery stores nearby and approximately 6,631 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Queens ranks #5 with a score of 67.9/100 across 43 blocks, showing approximately 13 grocery stores nearby and approximately 4,106 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level.
Fields scored: grocery store competition and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which parts of New York City have the fewest Indian restaurants for their population?
Indian restaurant demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing Indian presence
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn), Queens and Brooklyn (south 2) (Brooklyn). Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn) leads with a score of 83.9/100 across 43 blocks, where the data shows ≈1 Indian restaurant nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈96,329 residents (total). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, MidwoodScore 84
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈0 Indian restaurants nearby
≈0.13 km of walkable streets
≈116,516 residents (total)
How this query was built
Resident counts and walkable street length ranked against the number of restaurants of this type already mapped in the area, the last inverted so thin presence ranks high.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
indian restaurant competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped Indian restaurants already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
Cuisine labels come from how a venue describes itself in the map data, so coverage is uneven and a restaurant serving this food may be recorded under a different label. Thin mapped presence is not proof of demand, and this is not a claim about what residents want to eat.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the fewest existing restaurants.
· Swap the demand pillar for a specific age band or household type.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Which parts of New York City have the fewest Italian restaurants for their population?
Top areas: Brooklyn (south-east), Brooklyn (south) and Brooklyn (east) — ≈10 Italian restaurants nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on indian restaurant competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn) ranks #1 with a score of 83.9/100 across 43 blocks: ≈1 Indian restaurant nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈96,329 residents (total). It spans Brooklyn and Midwood. Queens ranks #2 with a score of 92.3/100 across 39 blocks: ≈0 Indian restaurants nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈146,322 residents (total). Brooklyn (south 2) (Brooklyn) ranks #3 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks: ≈1 Indian restaurant nearby, ≈0.14 km of walkable streets and ≈129,556 residents (total). It spans Brooklyn. Manhattan ranks #4 with a score of 80.1/100 across 44 blocks: ≈32 Indian restaurants nearby, ≈0.16 km of walkable streets and ≈137,857 residents (total). Brooklyn (east) (Brooklyn) ranks #5 with a score of 90.1/100 across 39 blocks: ≈0 Indian restaurants nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈116,516 residents (total). It spans Brooklyn.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: indian restaurant competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
spa demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing spa presence
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Brooklyn (east), Brooklyn (south-east), and Brooklyn (south-east 2). Brooklyn (east) leads with a score of 90.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1 spa nearby, ≈0.14 km of walkable streets, and ≈110,180 residents (total). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈1 spa nearby
≈0.14 km of walkable streets
≈110,180 residents (total)
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 87
≈0 spas nearby
≈0.13 km of walkable streets
≈94,620 residents (total)
Brooklyn (south-east 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 80
≈5 spas nearby
≈0.13 km of walkable streets
≈103,140 residents (total)
Brooklyn (east 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, RidgewoodScore 86
Three signals: how many people are around, how walkable the streets are, and how many of this business type are already mapped there. The last is scored inverted, so an area ranks high when demand signals are strong and existing presence is thin.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
spa competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped spas already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
This is a shortlist, not a site recommendation. It has no rent, no footfall, no unit availability, no licensing and no catchment modelling, and thin mapped presence is not proof that an area lacks provision.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the least existing presence.
· Swap the demand pillar for the age band or household type your customers actually fall into.
· Draw your own catchment on the map to score just that area.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where should you open a new gym in New York City?
Top areas: Queens, Brooklyn (south) and Brooklyn (east) — ≈8 gyms nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on spa competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Brooklyn (east) ranks #1 with a score of 90.2/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈1 spa nearby, ≈0.14 km of walkable streets, and ≈110,180 residents (total). Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 86.6/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈0 spas nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets, and ≈94,620 residents (total). Brooklyn (south-east 2) ranks #3 with a score of 80.1/100 across 42 blocks, featuring ≈5 spas nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets, and ≈103,140 residents (total). Brooklyn (east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 86.1/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈5 spas nearby, ≈0.14 km of walkable streets, and ≈101,237 residents (total). The Bronx ranks #5 with a score of 85.6/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈2 spas nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈148,811 residents (total).
Fields scored: spa competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which New York City areas have high household incomes but little retail?
Index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked against mapped retail density
In New York City, the top-ranking areas are Prince's Bay, Staten Island (south-west), and Staten Island (south-west 2). Prince's Bay leads with a score of 86/100 across 42 blocks, featuring ≈22 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 145,626. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Prince's Bayin the Staten Island districtalso spans Staten IslandScore 86
≈22 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 145,626
Staten Island (south-west)in the Staten Island districtalso spans Staten IslandScore 86
≈13 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 130,521
Staten Island (south-west 2)in the Staten Island districtalso spans Staten Island, WoodrowScore 92
Staten Island (south-west 3)in the Staten Island districtalso spans Staten IslandScore 88
≈3 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 143,081
How this query was built
Household income ranked high against mapped retail presence ranked low. It points at spending power that currently has little to spend it on locally, which is the classic catchment argument for a new store.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
retail competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped retail venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
55%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
Thin mapped retail is not proof an area lacks shops, and high income does not mean residents shop locally — they may simply shop elsewhere. It has no rent, no footfall and no catchment modelling.
Try changing it
· Switch to the $1M-plus home value count for a countable affluence signal.
· Swap total retail for a specific category to test one vertical.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on retail competition (lower ranks higher, weighted 0.45) and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Prince's Bay ranks #1 with a score of 86/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈22 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 145,626. Staten Island (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 86.1/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈13 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 130,521. Staten Island (south-west 2) ranks #3 with a score of 91.7/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈7 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 162,281. Queens ranks #4 with a score of 78.6/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈18 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 115,836. Staten Island (south-west 3) ranks #5 with a score of 88.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 143,081.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: retail competition and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 6,427 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which New York City areas combine high household incomes with residents aged 25 to 39?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked with 2020 Census age counts
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north), Brooklyn (south), and Manhattan (north 2). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 94.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 175,673 and approximately 56,379 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 94
median income: 175,673
≈56,379 residents aged 25-39
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 89
median income: 159,832
≈34,122 residents aged 25-39
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 78
median income: 155,872
≈38,852 residents aged 25-39
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 86
median income: 176,210
≈51,904 residents aged 25-39
Brooklyn (north-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 83
median income: 133,160
≈38,626 residents aged 25-39
How this query was built
Household income and the 25-39 age band are ranked together, high on both. They come from different censuses — income is an ACS 2018-2022 block-group estimate, the age count a 2020 Census 100% enumeration — and from different universes, households and people.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
50%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
residents aged 25-39
higher
50%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the residents aged 25-39 are the ones with the high incomes. No table crosses age with income, so this is two separate distributions ranking high in the same place: an overlap of areas, not a description of anybody.
Try changing it
· Switch to household income brackets for a countable income figure instead of a level.
· Swap the age band for 18-24 or 65-and-over to move the profile.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5) and residents aged 25-39 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 94.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 175,673 and approximately 56,379 residents aged 25-39. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 88.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 159,832 and approximately 34,122 residents aged 25-39. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 78.1/100 across 43 blocks, showing a median income of 155,872 and approximately 38,852 residents aged 25-39. Manhattan (north 3) ranks #4 with a score of 86/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 176,210 and approximately 51,904 residents aged 25-39. Brooklyn (north-east) ranks #5 with a score of 82.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 133,160 and approximately 38,626 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022) and residents aged 25-39. 7,228 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where does high rent burden meet strong transit access in New York City?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 rent-burdened households ranked with transit stop density
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north), East Village, and Manhattan (north 2). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 81.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈19,387 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈55 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 81
≈19,387 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈55 transit stops
East Villagein the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 73
≈17,686 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈74 transit stops
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, Hamilton HeightsScore 67
≈23,799 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈27 transit stops
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 71
≈13,161 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈17,716 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈21 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter households paying 30% or more of income in rent, ranked alongside transit stop density. Housing and transport costs trade off against each other, so where both cost pressure and transit access are high is a distinct policy picture from cost pressure in car-dependent areas.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
60%
The 30%-and-over bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the rent-burdened households are the ones using the transit — no table crosses the two. Stop count is not service quality.
Try changing it
· Invert the transit weight to find cost pressure in poorly connected areas instead.
· Swap rent burden for residents below the poverty level to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 81.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈19,387 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈55 transit stops. East Village ranks #2 with a score of 73.1/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈17,686 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈74 transit stops. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 67.2/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈23,799 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈27 transit stops. Manhattan (north 3) ranks #4 with a score of 71.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈13,161 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈70 transit stops. Brooklyn ranks #5 with a score of 61.7/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈17,716 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈21 transit stops.
Fields scored: transit stop count and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are homes valued over $1 million in New York City?
Owner-occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 or more — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north) (Manhattan), Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn) and Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn). Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) leads with a score of 96.9/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈14,473 homes valued $1M or more. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 97
≈14,473 homes valued $1M or more
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 94
≈8,407 homes valued $1M or more
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 93
≈6,064 homes valued $1M or more
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
≈20,018 homes valued $1M or more
Brooklyn (south-east 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 91
≈6,601 homes valued $1M or more
How this query was built
The ACS publishes home value in 28 brackets, so the three top brackets sum to a countable "over $1 million" figure. Brackets are counts and sum correctly, which the published value figure does not.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes valued $1M or more
higher
100%
The $1,000,000-1,499,999, $1,500,000-1,999,999 and $2,000,000-or-more brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 home value table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Value is the owner's own estimate, covers owner-occupied units only, and is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars — not a current market price and not a measure of the occupants' income.
Try changing it
· Add household income brackets to see where high-value housing and high incomes coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap in units owned free and clear to find high-value, mortgage-free housing.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on homes valued $1M or more (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) ranks #1 with a score of 96.9/100 across 39 blocks: ≈14,473 homes valued $1M or more. It spans Manhattan. Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn) ranks #2 with a score of 93.9/100 across 39 blocks: ≈8,407 homes valued $1M or more. It spans Brooklyn. Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn) ranks #3 with a score of 92.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈6,064 homes valued $1M or more. It spans Brooklyn. Manhattan (north 2) (Manhattan) ranks #4 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks: ≈20,018 homes valued $1M or more. It spans Manhattan. Brooklyn (south-east 2) (Brooklyn) ranks #5 with a score of 91.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈6,601 homes valued $1M or more. It spans Brooklyn.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes valued $1M or more. 7,193 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are household income levels highest in New York City?
Block-group household income estimates, ACS 2018-2022, averaged onto the map grid
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Staten Island, Manhattan (north), and Manhattan (north 2). Staten Island leads with a score of 91.5/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows median income: 164,340. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 93
median income: 183,019
How this query was built
The ACS publishes a household income figure per block group. The map grid is finer than a block group, so each hex carries a population-weighted average of the block-group figures covering it — which is why this page says "income level" rather than quoting a median for a neighbourhood.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex here holds a median: averaging medians does not produce one. It is a five-year sample estimate with a wide margin of error in small areas, and it describes households, not individual earnings or wealth.
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· Switch to the household income brackets for a countable figure instead of a level.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Staten Island ranks #1 with a score of 91.5/100 across 41 blocks: median income: 164,340. Manhattan (north) ranks #2 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks: median income: 181,324. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks: median income: 176,731. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 92.6/100 across 39 blocks: median income: 175,988. Manhattan (north 3) ranks #5 with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks: median income: 183,019.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 6,427 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do households earning $50,000 to $74,999 live in New York City?
Households in the $50,000 to $74,999 bracket — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, areas with the most households earning $50,000-$74,999 include Queens (north-east), Queens (north-east 2), and Manhattan. Queens (north-east) leads with a score of 93.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,841 households earning $50,000-$74,999. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Queens (north-east)in the Queens districtalso spans Queens, East ElmhurstScore 93
≈9,841 households earning $50,000-$74,999
Queens (north-east 2)in the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 84
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 90
≈8,140 households earning $50,000-$74,999
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 89
≈8,830 households earning $50,000-$74,999
How this query was built
The ACS publishes household income in 17 brackets. A bracket is a count, so unlike the income figure it sums correctly and survives being placed on the map grid intact — which is why these pages can state a number rather than describe a level.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households earning $50,000-$74,999
higher
100%
The $50,000-59,999 and $60,000-74,999 brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 household income table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Household income is not individual earnings and not wealth, and it is a five-year sample estimate in 2022 dollars with a wide margin of error in small areas. A bracket count says nothing about who is in those households.
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The same query, retargeted
Where do households earning under $25,000 live in New York City?
Top areas: Manhattan (north), The Bronx (north-east) and Manhattan (north 2) — ≈20,740 households earning under $25,000.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on households earning $50,000-$74,999, with higher ranks indicating more households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Queens (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 93.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈9,841 households earning $50,000-$74,999. Queens (north-east 2) ranks #2 with a score of 84.3/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈6,325 households earning $50,000-$74,999. Manhattan ranks #3 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,797 households earning $50,000-$74,999. The Bronx (north-east) ranks #4 with a score of 89.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,140 households earning $50,000-$74,999. The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 89.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,830 households earning $50,000-$74,999.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households earning $50,000-$74,999. 7,203 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent in New York City?
Renter households paying 30% or more of household income in rent — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are The Bronx, East Harlem (Manhattan), and Manhattan. The Bronx leads with a score of 94.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈30,156 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈26,574 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Mount Hopein the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 92
≈28,913 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Central Harlemin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
≈25,867 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
How this query was built
Rent burden is the one place the US census crosses rent with income directly: the table reports rent as a percentage of household income, so the 30%-and-over bands sum to a published count. Everywhere else, rent and income are separate tables that can only be laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
100%
The 30-34.9%, 35-39.9%, 40-49.9% and 50%-or-more bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Its universe is renter-occupied units with cash rent, so it excludes owners and no-cash-rent units, and a "not computed" category is left out of the count rather than assumed. It is a sample estimate.
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· Compare against residents below the poverty level, which measures hardship differently.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
The Bronx ranks #1 with a score of 94.1/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈30,156 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. East Harlem (Manhattan) ranks #2 with a score of 85/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈25,778 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Manhattan ranks #3 with a score of 92.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈26,574 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Mount Hope (The Bronx) ranks #4 with a score of 92.1/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈28,913 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Central Harlem (Manhattan) ranks #5 with a score of 92/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈25,867 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are residents below the poverty level concentrated in New York City?
Residents with income below the federal poverty level — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx), The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx), and Brooklyn (east) (Brooklyn) are the highest-ranking areas. The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) leads with a score of 97.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈56,587 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 97
≈56,587 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 94
≈44,883 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 94
≈42,543 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
The Bronx (north-east 3)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 93
≈41,137 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 92
≈33,083 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
The ACS poverty table crosses poverty status with household and family type, so the below-poverty count is a published cell. The federal poverty threshold varies by household size and composition, which is what makes this a better hardship measure than a flat income cut-off.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
100%
The "income in the past 12 months below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale with a wide margin of error in small areas. The federal threshold is national and is not adjusted for local housing costs, so it understates hardship in expensive cities.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on Income in the past 12 months below poverty level, with higher ranks indicating higher scores (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) ranks #1 with a score of 97.1/100, encompassing 39 blocks and ≈56,587 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx) ranks #2 with a score of 93.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈44,883 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Brooklyn (east) (Brooklyn) ranks #3 with a score of 93.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈42,543 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. The Bronx (north-east 3) (The Bronx) ranks #4 with a score of 92.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈41,137 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn) ranks #5 with a score of 91.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈33,083 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Housing units with seven or more rooms — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
When looking at New York City, areas with many homes having 7 or more rooms include Brooklyn (south-east), Brooklyn (south), and Brooklyn (south 2). Brooklyn (south-east) stands out with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,437 homes with 7 or more rooms. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, FlatlandsScore 92
≈5,437 homes with 7 or more rooms
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 80
≈6,001 homes with 7 or more rooms
Brooklyn (south 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 89
≈5,004 homes with 7 or more rooms
Bayridgein the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 78
The seven-, eight- and nine-or-more-room cells of the ACS rooms table, summed. Rooms are how the US census measures home size; there is no floor area figure anywhere in the extract.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes with 7 or more rooms
higher
100%
The 7-room, 8-room and 9-or-more-room cells of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area and not space per person — the census publishes no per-resident figure, so a large home with many occupants is indistinguishable here from a large home with few.
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· Add households of seven or more people to see where large homes and large households coincide.
· Add home value brackets to separate large homes from high-value ones.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on homes with 7 or more rooms (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #1 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,437 homes with 7 or more rooms. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 80.2/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈6,001 homes with 7 or more rooms. Brooklyn (south 2) ranks #3 with a score of 89.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,004 homes with 7 or more rooms. Bayridge ranks #4 with a score of 78.2/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈4,431 homes with 7 or more rooms. Queens ranks #5 with a score of 80.9/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈4,397 homes with 7 or more rooms.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes with 7 or more rooms. 7,202 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which New York City areas have many young adults but few bars?
Gap index — 2020 Census residents aged 18-24 ranked against mapped nightlife venues
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx), The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx) and Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn). The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) leads with a score of 95.9/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈16,448 residents aged 18-24. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 96
≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈16,448 residents aged 18-24
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 90
≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby
≈11,006 residents aged 18-24
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, CanarsieScore 82
≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby
≈6,326 residents aged 18-24
The Bronx (north-east 3)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 93
≈4 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈18,127 residents aged 18-24
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, Sunset ParkScore 91
≈2 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈12,186 residents aged 18-24
How this query was built
The 18-24 count ranked high against mapped bar and nightlife venues ranked low. It points at a young resident base with thin evening provision.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
residents aged 18-24
higher
55%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Residents are not customers — nightlife draws people from across a city, so a residential area with few bars may simply be where people sleep rather than where they go out. Licensing and zoning are not in the data.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on bar and nightlife competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and residents aged 18-24 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) ranks #1 with a score of 95.9/100 across 39 blocks: ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈16,448 residents aged 18-24. It spans The Bronx. The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx) ranks #2 with a score of 89.8/100 across 41 blocks: ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈11,006 residents aged 18-24. It spans The Bronx. Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn) ranks #3 with a score of 82.4/100 across 44 blocks: ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈6,326 residents aged 18-24. It spans Brooklyn and Canarsie. The Bronx (north-east 3) (The Bronx) ranks #4 with a score of 92.6/100 across 39 blocks: ≈4 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈18,127 residents aged 18-24. It spans The Bronx. Brooklyn (south) (Brooklyn) ranks #5 with a score of 91.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈2 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈12,186 residents aged 18-24. It spans Brooklyn and Sunset Park.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife competition and residents aged 18-24. 7,221 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do older residents and pharmacies coincide in New York City?
Overlap index — 2020 Census residents aged 65+ ranked with mapped pharmacy presence
The highest-ranking areas in New York City are Manhattan (north), Brooklyn, and Queens. Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 82.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈22,064 residents aged 65 and over and ≈56 pharmacies nearby. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 83
Flushingin the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 69
≈22,184 residents aged 65 and over
≈100 pharmacies nearby
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 71
≈19,661 residents aged 65 and over
≈57 pharmacies nearby
How this query was built
The 65-and-over count ranked alongside mapped pharmacies, both high. It shows where an older population already has pharmacy provision nearby — useful for services that want to co-locate rather than fill a gap.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pharmacy
higher
35%
Count of mapped pharmacies in the hex.
residents aged 65 and over
higher
65%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It says nothing about health status, prescription volume or whether those pharmacies are accessible to the people counted. Invert the pharmacy term to look for thin provision instead.
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· Invert the pharmacy weight to search for thin provision instead of co-location.
· Swap the 65-plus count for the group-quarters count to find care facilities.
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Full breakdown & sources
The areas listed below are the top-scoring blocks in New York City, ranked by the presence of pharmacies (weighted 0.35) and residents aged 65 and over (weighted 0.65). These high-scoring blocks are then grouped into areas.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 82.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈22,064 residents aged 65 and over and ≈56 pharmacies nearby. Brooklyn ranks #2 with a score of 74.6/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈15,665 residents aged 65 and over and ≈75 pharmacies nearby. Queens ranks #3 with a score of 75.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈21,379 residents aged 65 and over and ≈91 pharmacies nearby.
Flushing ranks #4 with a score of 69.1/100 across 46 blocks, with ≈22,184 residents aged 65 and over and ≈100 pharmacies nearby. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #5 with a score of 70.7/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈19,661 residents aged 65 and over and ≈57 pharmacies nearby.
Fields scored: pharmacy and residents aged 65 and over. 7,220 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do residents aged 18 to 24 live in New York City?
Residents aged 18-24 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In New York City, the areas with the highest scores are Manhattan, The Bronx (north-east), and The Bronx (north-east 2). Manhattan has the top score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈27,138 residents aged 18-24. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Four short-span cells per sex from the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed. This is the university and early-career band, stated as the band the census actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 18-24
higher
100%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not identify students — the census extract carries no school enrolment table, and a hex with a large dormitory shows up here through the group-quarters population without being labelled as such.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have campuses and schools nearby.
· Add the group-quarters count to separate dormitory concentrations from private households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on residents aged 18-24, with higher ranks indicating more residents and a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan ranks #1 with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈27,138 residents aged 18-24. The Bronx (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 94.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈18,423 residents aged 18-24. The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #3 with a score of 92.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈16,448 residents aged 18-24. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 92.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈13,898 residents aged 18-24. Queens ranks #5 with a score of 91.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈13,405 residents aged 18-24.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 18-24. 7,221 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do residents aged 25 to 39 live in New York City?
Residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In New York City, the areas with the highest scores are Manhattan, The Bronx, and Brooklyn (south-east). Manhattan leads with a score of 96.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈55,742 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 93
≈42,086 residents aged 25-39
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 93
≈41,472 residents aged 25-39
Brooklyn (north-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 92
≈42,001 residents aged 25-39
How this query was built
The 2020 Census publishes sex crossed with 23 age bands as a 100% count, so this is a sum of six published cells rather than an estimate. The band is stated literally instead of as a generation label: cohort names do not line up with census bands, and the band is what was actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 25-39
higher
100%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, occupation, tenure or how long these residents have lived here. It is a single snapshot from April 2020 and says nothing about how the area has changed.
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· Swap in the 18-24 band to compare where the two age groups sit.
· Add household income brackets to see where the two overlap, as an overlap rather than a statement about these residents.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on the number of residents aged 25-39 (with higher numbers receiving higher ranks, weighted at 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan ranks #1 with a score of 96.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈55,742 residents aged 25-39. The Bronx ranks #2 with a score of 86.8/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈35,875 residents aged 25-39. Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #3 with a score of 92.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈42,086 residents aged 25-39. Brooklyn (east) ranks #4 with a score of 92.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈41,472 residents aged 25-39. Brooklyn (north-east) ranks #5 with a score of 91.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈42,001 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped together if they are within a 1,200 m radius of each other.
Fields scored: residents aged 25-39. 7,223 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do residents aged 65 and over live in New York City?
Residents aged 65+ on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
Queens (east) in Queens stands out with a score of 79.9/100 across 46 blocks, showing ≈22,289 residents aged 65 and over. Other top areas include Manhattan and Queens (east 2) in Queens. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Queens (east)in the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 80
Twelve published cells — six age spans per sex from 65-66 up to 85 and over — summed into one count. A 100% enumeration, not an estimate.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 65 and over
higher
100%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, from 65-66 through 85 and over, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, mobility, care needs or income, and it does not separate people living independently from those in nursing facilities: the group-quarters population is part of this count.
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· Add pharmacies to weigh this population against existing health-service presence.
· Add the group-quarters count to see where institutional populations drive the total.
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Full breakdown & sources
This map highlights areas in New York City based on residents aged 65 and over, with higher scores indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are grouped into the areas listed below.
Queens (east) in Queens ranks #1 with a score of 79.9/100 across 46 blocks, containing ≈22,289 residents aged 65 and over. Manhattan ranks #2 with a score of 93.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈24,687 residents aged 65 and over. Queens (east 2) in Queens ranks #3 with a score of 86.4/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈21,120 residents aged 65 and over. Queens (north-east) in Queens ranks #4 with a score of 90.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈20,385 residents aged 65 and over. Brooklyn ranks #5 with a score of 88.8/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈16,030 residents aged 65 and over.
Fields scored: residents aged 65 and over. 7,220 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do women aged 25 to 39 live in New York City?
Female residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
Manhattan, Brooklyn (south-east), and Brooklyn (east) are the highest-ranking areas in New York City. Manhattan leads with a score of 96/100 across 39 blocks, where approximately 28,920 women aged 25-39 are present. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 2020 Census crosses sex with age directly, so "women aged 25-39" is a sum of three published cells rather than an inference from two separate distributions. Most national censuses do not publish this crossing at all.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
women aged 25-39
higher
100%
The female 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age cross-tabulation, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, parenthood, employment or household composition — those live in separate tables that are not crossed with sex and age.
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· Compare against families with young children to see where the two coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap the age band to move the profile older or younger.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on women aged 25-39 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Manhattan ranks #1 with a score of 96/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 28,920 women aged 25-39. Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 93.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 22,816 women aged 25-39. Brooklyn (east) ranks #3 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 20,177 women aged 25-39. Brooklyn (north-east) ranks #4 with a score of 91.1/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 21,278 women aged 25-39. Queens ranks #5 with a score of 90.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 19,380 women aged 25-39.
Fields scored: women aged 25-39. 7,220 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do families with children and family amenities coincide in New York City?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 families with children under 18 ranked with parks and fitness venues
In New York City, the top-ranking areas are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north 2), and Brooklyn. Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 87.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,072 residents aged 0–17 and ≈208 active life & fitness venues nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 88
≈6,072 residents aged 0–17
≈208 active life & fitness venues nearby
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, Upper East SideScore 80
Tribecain the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 77
≈6,023 residents aged 0–17
≈125 active life & fitness venues nearby
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 74
≈8,962 residents aged 0–17
≈75 active life & fitness venues nearby
How this query was built
Families with own children under 18 ranked alongside mapped active-life venues — parks, playgrounds, pools, gyms — both high, so the index favours areas where family households already have somewhere to go.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
active life
higher
40%
Count of all mapped parks, playgrounds, gyms and other active-life venues in the hex.
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
60%
The "married-couple family: with own children under 18" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about school quality, safety or park condition, none of which is in the data. Venue counts carry no size: one large park counts as one.
Try changing it
· Invert the venue weight to search for family areas with thin provision instead.
· Swap in children under six to focus on early-years households.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on active life (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 87.5/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈6,072 residents aged 0–17 and ≈208 active life & fitness venues nearby. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #2 with a score of 79.7/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈11,699 residents aged 0–17 and ≈89 active life & fitness venues nearby. Brooklyn ranks #3 with a score of 76.9/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈6,727 residents aged 0–17 and ≈65 active life & fitness venues nearby. Tribeca ranks #4 with a score of 76.7/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈6,023 residents aged 0–17 and ≈125 active life & fitness venues nearby. Manhattan (north 3) ranks #5 with a score of 74.3/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈8,962 residents aged 0–17 and ≈75 active life & fitness venues nearby.
Fields scored: active life and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 7,206 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do children under five live in New York City?
Residents under 5 years old on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Brooklyn (east), Brooklyn (south), and Brooklyn (south-west). Brooklyn (east) leads with a score of 86.2/100 across 44 blocks, where the data shows ≈12,789 children under 5. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 86
≈12,789 children under 5
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 97
≈13,777 children under 5
Brooklyn (south-west)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 87
≈9,005 children under 5
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 94
≈10,502 children under 5
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 88
≈7,823 children under 5
How this query was built
The under-5 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table. A 100% count of the youngest residents, which is the demand base for childcare, pediatric services and family retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 5
higher
100%
The male and female under-5 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about whether those children are in paid childcare, nothing about their household's income, and nothing about the supply of childcare places nearby.
Try changing it
· Add education venues to weigh this demand against existing provision.
· Swap in families with own children under 18 to widen the age range.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on children under 5 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Brooklyn (east) ranks #1 with a score of 86.2/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈12,789 children under 5. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 96.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈13,777 children under 5. Brooklyn (south-west) ranks #3 with a score of 86.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈9,005 children under 5. The Bronx (north-east) ranks #4 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈10,502 children under 5. The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 88.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈7,823 children under 5.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 5. 7,221 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do families with children under six live in New York City?
Children under 6 living in families — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the areas with the highest scores are Brooklyn (east), Brooklyn (south), and Brooklyn (south-east). Brooklyn (east) leads with a score of 86.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈14,130 children under 6 in families. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 87
≈14,130 children under 6 in families
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 95
≈15,373 children under 6 in families
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 84
The ACS children-in-households table crosses family type with the child's age band, so the under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells can be summed across married-couple and single-householder families into one pre-school count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 6 in families
higher
100%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across married-couple, male-householder and female-householder families in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts children, not families, so an area with fewer larger families can outrank one with more small ones. It says nothing about childcare enrolment or supply.
Try changing it
· Add education venues to weigh this demand against existing provision.
· Compare against the 2020 Census under-5 count, which is a 100% enumeration.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on the presence of children under 6 in families, with higher ranks indicating more children (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Brooklyn (east) ranks #1 with a score of 86.8/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈14,130 children under 6 in families. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈15,373 children under 6 in families. Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #3 with a score of 83.5/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈7,914 children under 6 in families. The Bronx ranks #4 with a score of 90.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈10,333 children under 6 in families. Queens ranks #5 with a score of 89.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,587 children under 6 in families.
Fields scored: children under 6 in families. 7,205 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do grandchildren under 18 live with their grandparents in New York City?
Grandchildren under 18 in the householder's home — US Census 2020
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx), Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn), and Queens. The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) leads with a score of 95.1/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈4,664 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 95
≈4,664 residents aged 0–17
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 93
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 92
≈4,350 residents aged 0–17
Brooklyn (south-west)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 85
≈2,647 residents aged 0–17
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census relationship table: people under 18 living in a household headed by their grandparent. It is the clearest multigenerational-household signal the US extract carries.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years
higher
100%
The "grandchild, under 18 years" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — a 100% count.
What this can’t tell you
It does not say whether a parent is also present, nor anything about guardianship, income or the reason for the arrangement.
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· Add residents aged 65 and over to see where older householders concentrate.
· Compare against single-parent families for a fuller picture of caregiving arrangements.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on "In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years" (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). It then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) ranks #1 with a score of 95.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,664 residents aged 0–17. Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn) ranks #2 with a score of 92.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,423 residents aged 0–17. Queens ranks #3 with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2,955 residents aged 0–17. The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx) ranks #4 with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,350 residents aged 0–17. Brooklyn (south-west) (Brooklyn) ranks #5 with a score of 84.8/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2,647 residents aged 0–17.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years (2020). 7,212 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do married couples with children under 18 live in New York City?
Married-couple families with own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Brooklyn (south-west), Brooklyn (south), and Queens. Brooklyn (south-west) leads with a score of 85.5/100 across 43 blocks, where the data shows ≈8,120 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (south-west)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, BayridgeScore 86
≈8,120 residents aged 0–17
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 94
Brooklyn (south 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈7,242 residents aged 0–17
How this query was built
The ACS family table crosses family type with the presence and age of own children, so "married couple with own children under 18" is a published cell rather than two counts laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
100%
The "married-couple family: with own children of the householder under 18 years" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
"Own children" means the householder's own children, so it excludes stepchildren and other children in the home. It says nothing about income, schooling or how many children each family has.
Try changing it
· Swap in single-parent families to compare the two family forms.
· Add education venues to weigh family presence against schooling and childcare supply.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Brooklyn (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 85.5/100 across 43 blocks: ≈8,120 residents aged 0–17. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 93.7/100 across 39 blocks: ≈9,918 residents aged 0–17. Queens ranks #3 with a score of 93.3/100 across 39 blocks: ≈9,580 residents aged 0–17. Manhattan ranks #4 with a score of 83.8/100 across 42 blocks: ≈12,053 residents aged 0–17. Brooklyn (south 2) ranks #5 with a score of 89.6/100 across 39 blocks: ≈7,242 residents aged 0–17.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 7,206 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are never-married residents concentrated in New York City?
Residents 15 and over who have never married — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north) (Manhattan), Manhattan (north 2) (Manhattan) and The Bronx. Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) leads with a score of 96.2/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈83,695 never-married residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 96
≈83,695 never-married residents
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 93
Central Harlemin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 80
≈68,311 never-married residents
How this query was built
The ACS marital-status table crosses sex with marital status, so the male and female never-married cells sum to a single published count. Its universe is residents aged 15 and over.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
never-married residents
higher
100%
The male and female "never married" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 marital-status table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale, so small areas carry a wide margin of error. Never-married is not the same as single or living alone — cohabiting partners are counted here too.
Try changing it
· Compare against householders living alone, which is a 100% count from a different table.
· Add nightlife venues to see where this population and social venues coincide.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on never-married residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) ranks #1 with a score of 96.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈83,695 never-married residents. It spans Manhattan. Manhattan (north 2) (Manhattan) ranks #2 with a score of 92.7/100 across 39 blocks: ≈64,385 never-married residents. It spans Manhattan. The Bronx ranks #3 with a score of 92.4/100 across 39 blocks: ≈63,361 never-married residents. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks: ≈54,471 never-married residents. Central Harlem (Manhattan) ranks #5 with a score of 79.5/100 across 45 blocks: ≈68,311 never-married residents. It spans Manhattan.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: never-married residents. 7,209 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
In New York City, the areas with the highest scores are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north 2), and Central Harlem. Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 97.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈40,687 residents in nonfamily households with 1-person households. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 98
The ACS household-size table crosses family status with size, and a one-person household is non-family by definition, so this is a single published cell.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Nonfamily households: 1-person household
higher
100%
The "non-family households: 1-person household" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about the age or income of the occupant, and nothing about whether the arrangement is by choice. It is a sample estimate, so small areas carry a wide margin of error.
Try changing it
· Compare against householders living alone, a 100% count of the same idea from the 2020 Census.
· Add the smallest homes to see where small households and small homes coincide.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on the presence of 1-person nonfamily households, with higher ranks indicating more of this characteristic (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas described below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 97.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈40,687 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #2 with a score of 87.1/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈36,282 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. Central Harlem ranks #3 with a score of 92.4/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈24,928 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 82.6/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈15,478 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. The Bronx ranks #5 with a score of 89.9/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈18,817 residents in 1-person nonfamily households.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped together if they are within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Nonfamily households: 1-person household (2022). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are people living alone concentrated in New York City?
Householders living alone on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In New York City, the top areas for householders living alone are Manhattan (north), Central Harlem (north), and Manhattan (north 2). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈41,791 householders living alone. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 98
≈41,791 householders living alone
Central Harlem (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Central HarlemScore 92
≈20,999 householders living alone
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 90
Central Harlem (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Central Harlem, ManhattanScore 78
≈19,898 householders living alone
How this query was built
The 2020 Census relationship table crosses householder status with sex and with living alone, so this is a published cell rather than something inferred by overlaying household size onto a population count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
householders living alone
higher
100%
The male and female "householder living alone" cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about age, income or whether living alone is by choice. It counts householders, so it excludes anyone living alone in group quarters.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink venues to see where solo living and everyday amenities coincide.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to see where the two overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on householders living alone, with higher scores indicating more householders living alone (weight 0.9). The highest-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈41,791 householders living alone. Central Harlem (north) ranks #2 with a score of 92.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈20,999 householders living alone. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 89.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈44,849 householders living alone. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 89.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈16,651 householders living alone. Central Harlem (north 2) ranks #5 with a score of 77.7/100 across 45 blocks, showing ≈19,898 householders living alone.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: householders living alone. 7,219 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Same-sex spouses and unmarried partners on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In New York City, the areas with the highest scores are Manhattan (north-west), Manhattan (north-west 2), and Brooklyn. Manhattan (north-west) leads with a score of 98.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,269 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 99
≈3,269 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Manhattan (north-west 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 84
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 87
≈1,247 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 93
≈1,172 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
How this query was built
The 2020 Census was the first to publish same-sex spouses and same-sex unmarried partners as their own cells rather than folding them into an unmarried-partner total. Both are summed here, so the count covers married and cohabiting couples alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
higher
100%
The same-sex spouse and same-sex unmarried-partner cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts partners in couple households only, so it is not a measure of the wider LGBTQ+ population, which the census does not enumerate. It says nothing about income, age or how long anyone has lived here.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink or nightlife venues to see where these households and social venues coincide.
· Compare against householders living alone to contrast household forms.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query identifies and groups top-scoring blocks in New York City based on the presence of same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, with higher scores indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9).
Manhattan (north-west) ranks #1 with a score of 98.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,269 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. This area is located in Manhattan. Manhattan (north-west 2) ranks #2 with a score of 83.6/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈1,012 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, also located in Manhattan. Brooklyn ranks #3 with a score of 94.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,273 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Manhattan (north) ranks #4 with a score of 86.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈1,247 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, located in Manhattan. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #5 with a score of 92.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,172 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, located in Manhattan.
Fields scored: same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. 7,192 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do single-parent families live in New York City?
Families with one householder, no spouse present, and own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are The Bronx (north-east), The Bronx (north-east 2), and The Bronx (north-east 3). The Bronx (north-east) leads with a score of 96.8/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈11,861 single-parent families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 97
≈11,861 single-parent families
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 95
≈11,107 single-parent families
The Bronx (north-east 3)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 95
The Bronx (north-east 4)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The Bronx, LongwoodScore 90
≈6,712 single-parent families
How this query was built
Male-householder and female-householder families with no spouse present and own children under 18 are published as separate cells; both are summed here so the count covers single fathers and single mothers alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
single-parent families
higher
100%
The male- and female-householder "no spouse present, with own children under 18" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 family table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, working hours or support networks, and it does not capture a single parent living in someone else's household — the table counts families by their householder.
Try changing it
· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have childcare and schooling nearby.
· Compare against grandchildren living with grandparents for a fuller caregiving picture.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on single-parent families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
The Bronx (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 96.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈11,861 single-parent families. The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #2 with a score of 95.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈11,107 single-parent families. The Bronx (north-east 3) ranks #3 with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,319 single-parent families. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 91/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,172 single-parent families. The Bronx (north-east 4) ranks #5 with a score of 89.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,712 single-parent families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: single-parent families. 7,202 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which parts of New York City have the largest households?
Households of seven or more people — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, areas with the most households of 7 or more people include Brooklyn (south-west), Brooklyn (south), and Queens. Brooklyn (south-west) leads with a score of 90/100 across 43 blocks, containing approximately 2,313 households of 7 or more people. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks.
Brooklyn (south-west)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈2,313 households of 7 or more people
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 98
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 82
≈1,264 households of 7 or more people
Gravesendin the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 91
≈1,359 households of 7 or more people
How this query was built
Seven-or-more is the top band of the ACS household-size table. Family and non-family households are published separately at that size and are summed here, so the count covers both.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households of 7 or more people
higher
100%
The family and non-family "7-or-more person household" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not distinguish a large family from a shared house, and it says nothing about crowding — the number of rooms is a separate table that is not crossed with household size.
Try changing it
· Add homes with seven or more rooms to compare household size against home size, as an overlap.
· Compare against families with own children under 18.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on households of 7 or more people, with higher ranks indicating more households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Brooklyn (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 90/100 across 43 blocks, containing approximately 2,313 households of 7 or more people. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 98.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 3,795 households of 7 or more people. Queens ranks #3 with a score of 95/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 2,161 households of 7 or more people. Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 82.3/100 across 44 blocks, containing approximately 1,264 households of 7 or more people. Gravesend ranks #5 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 1,359 households of 7 or more people.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households of 7 or more people. 7,190 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which New York City areas have many young children but few childcare and school venues?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 children under 6 ranked against mapped education venues
In New York City, the top areas are Brooklyn (east), Brooklyn (south), and The Bronx. Brooklyn (east) ranks highest with a score of 72.9/100 across 44 blocks, showing approximately 13 education venues nearby and 3,711 children under 6 in families. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, QueensScore 73
≈13 education venues nearby
≈3,711 children under 6 in families
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 75
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, CanarsieScore 66
≈39 education venues nearby
≈3,358 children under 6 in families
How this query was built
Children under six ranked high against mapped education and childcare venues ranked low. It is the demand-versus-provision view for early-years services.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
education competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped education and childcare venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
children under 6 in families
higher
55%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across all family types in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped venue counts carry no capacity, no waiting lists and no licensing, so a single large nursery counts the same as a small one. Thin mapped presence is not proof that provision is missing.
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· Swap in single-parent families to focus on households likelier to need full-day care.
· Raise the venue weight to prioritise areas with the thinnest existing provision.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on education competition (where lower competition ranks higher, weighted 0.45) and the number of children under 6 in families (where more children rank higher, weighted 0.55). The highest-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Brooklyn (east) ranks #1 with a score of 72.9/100 across 44 blocks, featuring approximately 13 education venues nearby and 3,711 children under 6 in families. Brooklyn (south) ranks #2 with a score of 75.3/100 across 42 blocks, featuring approximately 51 education venues nearby and 15,146 children under 6 in families. The Bronx ranks #3 with a score of 76.9/100 across 39 blocks, featuring approximately 41 education venues nearby and 7,275 children under 6 in families. Staten Island ranks #4 with a score of 67.8/100 across 44 blocks, featuring approximately 8 education venues nearby and 2,002 children under 6 in families. Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #5 with a score of 66.3/100 across 44 blocks, featuring approximately 39 education venues nearby and 3,358 children under 6 in families.
Fields scored: education competition and children under 6 in families. 7,205 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do rental housing and transit access coincide in New York City?
Overlap index — 2020 Census renter-occupied units ranked with transit stop density
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north-west), and Manhattan (north 2). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 84.4/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈57,787 residents (renter occupied) and ≈55 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, GramercyScore 84
≈57,787 residents (renter occupied)
≈55 transit stops
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 75
≈42,342 residents (renter occupied)
≈73 transit stops
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 69
≈50,612 residents (renter occupied)
≈27 transit stops
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 74
Renter-occupied units ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Renters are more transit-dependent than owners on average, so this is the combination a rental platform or build-to-rent operator cares about.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
Renter occupied
higher
60%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied units.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say the renters use the transit — the US extract carries no commute-mode table. Stop count is not frequency, and tenure counts units rather than households.
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· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walkability alongside transit.
· Swap renter-occupied units for large apartment buildings to focus on dense stock.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and Renter occupied (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 84.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈57,787 residents (renter occupied) and ≈55 transit stops. Manhattan (north-west) ranks #2 with a score of 74.6/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈42,342 residents (renter occupied) and ≈73 transit stops. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 69/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈50,612 residents (renter occupied) and ≈27 transit stops. Manhattan (north 3) ranks #4 with a score of 73.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈38,200 residents (renter occupied) and ≈70 transit stops. Brooklyn ranks #5 with a score of 64.6/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈40,749 residents (renter occupied) and ≈22 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Renter occupied (2020). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Housing units owned free and clear, with no mortgage — US Census 2020
In New York City, the top areas for Owned free and clear are Manhattan (north-west), Manhattan (north), and Forest Hills. Manhattan (north-west) leads with a score of 94.9/100 across 39 blocks, representing ≈11,579 residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 95
≈11,579 residents (owned free and clear)
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 87
≈17,408 residents (owned free and clear)
Forest Hillsin the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 91
≈7,833 residents (owned free and clear)
Brooklyn (south)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈5,695 residents (owned free and clear)
Brooklyn (south 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈4,657 residents (owned free and clear)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census tenure table: occupied units whose owner carries no mortgage or loan. It is a 100% count and a distinct signal from ownership generally.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Owned free and clear
higher
100%
The "owned free and clear" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — occupied units with no mortgage.
What this can’t tell you
Mortgage-free does not mean high income or high value — it tracks longer tenure and older owners, and the census carries no owner age, so that reading is not available here.
Try changing it
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over, as an overlap rather than a claim about owners.
· Add home value brackets to separate high-value outright ownership from the rest.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
The areas below are identified by ranking every block in New York City on Owned free and clear (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then grouping the top-scoring blocks. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north-west) ranks #1 with a score of 94.9/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing ≈11,579 residents. Manhattan (north) ranks #2 with a score of 86.6/100 across 42 blocks, encompassing ≈17,408 residents. Forest Hills ranks #3 with a score of 91/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing ≈7,833 residents.
Brooklyn (south) ranks #4 with a score of 90.3/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing ≈5,695 residents. Brooklyn (south 2) ranks #5 with a score of 89.7/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing ≈4,657 residents.
Fields scored: Owned free and clear (2020). 7,201 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are New York City's large apartment buildings?
Housing units in structures of 50 or more units — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north 2), and Manhattan (north 3) show the highest scores. Manhattan (north) leads with 96.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 56,394 residents (50 or more). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 97
≈56,394 residents (50 or more)
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 95
≈59,386 residents (50 or more)
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
≈50,318 residents (50 or more)
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 85
≈17,703 residents (50 or more)
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 91
≈25,697 residents (50 or more)
How this query was built
The top band of the ACS units-in-structure table: homes in buildings with 50 or more units. It is the closest thing the extract has to a high-rise measure.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
50 or more
higher
100%
The "50 or more units" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 units-in-structure table.
What this can’t tell you
Unit count is not height — a 50-unit walk-up complex and a tower both land here. It says nothing about tenure, rent or building age.
Try changing it
· Add transit stops to see where dense housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
· Add renter-occupied units to see how much of this stock is rented.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query identifies areas in New York City by ranking every block based on 50 or more (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) ranks #1 with a score of 96.5/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 56,394 residents (50 or more). Manhattan (north 2) (Manhattan) ranks #2 with a score of 94.6/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 59,386 residents (50 or more). Manhattan (north 3) (Manhattan) ranks #3 with a score of 91.5/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 50,318 residents (50 or more). The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) ranks #4 with a score of 84.8/100 across 42 blocks, with approximately 17,703 residents (50 or more). The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx) ranks #5 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 25,697 residents (50 or more).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 50 or more (2022). 7,195 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where is owner-occupied housing concentrated in New York City?
Owner-occupied housing units, mortgaged and owned outright — US Census 2020
In New York City, the areas with the highest concentration of owner-occupied units are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north-west), and Brooklyn. Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 84/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈36,379 owner-occupied units. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 84
≈36,379 owner-occupied units
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 94
Gerritsen Beachin the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 87
≈11,808 owner-occupied units
How this query was built
The 2020 Census splits ownership into units held with a mortgage and units owned free and clear. Both are summed here, because owner-occupied means both — taking only the mortgaged cell would miss outright owners entirely.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
owner-occupied units
higher
100%
The "owned with a mortgage or a loan" and "owned free and clear" cells of the 2020 Census tenure table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not owners, and says nothing about home value, equity or how long the owner has been there.
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· Swap in units owned free and clear to isolate mortgage-free ownership.
· Add home value brackets to see where ownership and high-value housing coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query identifies blocks in New York City with a high number of owner-occupied units (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups these top-scoring blocks into distinct areas.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 84/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈36,379 owner-occupied units. It is located in Manhattan. Manhattan (north-west) ranks #2 with a score of 94.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈25,413 owner-occupied units. It is also located in Manhattan. Brooklyn ranks #3 with a score of 79.4/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈10,616 owner-occupied units. Queens ranks #4 with a score of 87.1/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈14,879 owner-occupied units. Gerritsen Beach ranks #5 with a score of 86.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈11,808 owner-occupied units.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: owner-occupied units. 7,210 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Housing units built in 1939 or earlier — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn (south-east). Manhattan leads with a score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈48,529 residents (built 1939 or earlier). These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 93
≈30,988 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Hamilton Heightsin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 90
≈30,346 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 90
≈24,890 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
How this query was built
The oldest band of the ACS year-built table. It is the standard US shorthand for pre-war stock and a strong signal for renovation, insulation and heritage-related demand.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Built 1939 or earlier
higher
100%
The 1939-or-earlier cell of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table.
What this can’t tell you
Build year says nothing about condition, renovation history or whether a building is protected. Year built is reported for the structure, not for individual units.
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· Add home value brackets to find older housing in high-value areas.
· Swap in housing built 2010 or later for the newest stock.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on the presence of structures built in 1939 or earlier (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan ranks #1 with a score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈48,529 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Queens ranks #2 with a score of 82.5/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈18,939 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #3 with a score of 92.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈30,988 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Hamilton Heights ranks #4 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈30,346 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Brooklyn (east) ranks #5 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈24,890 residents (built 1939 or earlier).
Fields scored: Built 1939 or earlier (2022). 7,206 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where is renter-occupied housing concentrated in New York City?
Renter-occupied housing units — US Census 2020
The highest-ranking areas for Renter occupied are Manhattan (north) (Manhattan), The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx), and The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 95.3/100 across 39 blocks, representing ≈63,428 residents (renter occupied). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 95
≈63,428 residents (renter occupied)
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 88
≈47,286 residents (renter occupied)
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 92
≈49,841 residents (renter occupied)
Central Harlemin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 91
≈50,592 residents (renter occupied)
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 83
≈61,498 residents (renter occupied)
How this query was built
A single cell of the 2020 Census tenure table, counted for every occupied housing unit rather than estimated from a sample. Tenure is one of the few housing questions asked of everyone.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Renter occupied
higher
100%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied housing units.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not people, and says nothing about rent levels, lease type or whether a unit is rent-stabilised.
Try changing it
· Swap in owner-occupied units to see the opposite pattern.
· Add transit stops to see where rental housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This map highlights areas in New York City based on Renter occupied, where a higher score indicates a higher concentration (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) ranks #1 with a score of 95.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈63,428 residents (renter occupied). The Bronx (north-east) (The Bronx) ranks #2 with a score of 88.2/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈47,286 residents (renter occupied). The Bronx (north-east 2) (The Bronx) ranks #3 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈49,841 residents (renter occupied). Central Harlem (Manhattan) ranks #4 with a score of 91.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈50,592 residents (renter occupied). Manhattan (north 2) (Manhattan) ranks #5 with a score of 83/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈61,498 residents (renter occupied).
Each area shown on the map represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Renter occupied (2020). 7,208 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
The highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north 2), and Park Slope. Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 94.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,977. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 95
median gross rent: €2,977
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
median gross rent: €2,762
Park Slopein the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 92
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, East VillageScore 91
median gross rent: €2,755
How this query was built
The ACS publishes a gross rent figure per block group, covering rent plus tenant-paid utilities. As with income, the hex value is a population-weighted average of the block-group figures, so this page describes a rent level rather than quoting a neighbourhood median.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median gross rent
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 gross rent figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex holds a median. It covers units with cash rent only, so rent-stabilised and no-cash-rent units distort the picture, and it is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars rather than an asking rent today.
Try changing it
· Switch to the rent-burden count to see cost pressure relative to income.
· Add transit stops to compare rent levels against transit access, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks each block in New York City based on median gross rent, with higher rent resulting in a higher rank (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 94.5/100 across 39 blocks, where the median gross rent is €2,977. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #2 with a score of 92.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,762. Park Slope ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,756. Brooklyn ranks #4 with a score of 91.7/100 across 38 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,731. Manhattan (north-west) ranks #5 with a score of 90.7/100 across 38 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,755.
Fields scored: Median gross rent (2022). 6,111 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Housing units built in 2010 or later — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Queens, Brooklyn (north-east) and The Bronx. Queens leads with a score of 86.1/100 across 43 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,873 housing units built 2010 or later. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chelseain the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 93
≈8,975 housing units built 2010 or later
Brooklyn (east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 92
≈4,696 housing units built 2010 or later
How this query was built
The 2020-or-later and 2010-2019 cells of the ACS year-built table, summed into a count of housing completed in the decade or so before the survey period.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
housing units built 2010 or later
higher
100%
The "built 2020 or later" and "built 2010 to 2019" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
This is the age of the stock as recorded up to 2022, not construction activity and not a trend: the extract holds one survey period, so nothing here describes how an area has changed or where building is happening now.
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· Swap in pre-1940 housing for the opposite end of the stock.
· Add home value brackets to see where new housing and high values coincide.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City on housing units built 2010 or later (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Queens ranks #1 with a score of 86.1/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈3,873 housing units built 2010 or later. Brooklyn (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,559 housing units built 2010 or later. The Bronx ranks #3 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,210 housing units built 2010 or later. Chelsea ranks #4 with a score of 93.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈8,975 housing units built 2010 or later. Brooklyn (east) ranks #5 with a score of 92/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,696 housing units built 2010 or later.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: housing units built 2010 or later. 7,198 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Housing units with a single room — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
The top areas in New York City are Manhattan (north), Queens, and Manhattan (north 2). Manhattan (north) stands out with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈16,089 residents (1 room). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, SoHoScore 98
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
≈10,623 residents (1 room)
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, Hamilton HeightsScore 92
≈6,244 residents (1 room)
Manhattan (north 4)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, Roosevelt IslandScore 91
≈10,812 residents (1 room)
How this query was built
The ACS rooms table counts units by number of rooms; the one-room cell is the studio and single-room-occupancy stock. The US census measures home size in rooms rather than floor area.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
1 room
higher
100%
The single-room cell of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area, and the table says nothing about who lives in these units, what they cost, or whether they are occupied.
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· Compare against one-person households to see where small homes and small households coincide.
· Swap in homes with seven or more rooms for the opposite end of the stock.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on 1 room (higher ranks indicate higher scores, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈16,089 residents (1 room). Queens ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈7,009 residents (1 room). Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈10,623 residents (1 room). Manhattan (north 3) ranks #4 with a score of 91.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,244 residents (1 room). Manhattan (north 4) ranks #5 with a score of 91.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈10,812 residents (1 room).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 1 room (2022). 7,196 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do residents who identified as Asian alone live in New York City?
Residents recorded as Asian alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
The highest-ranking areas for residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone are Queens (east), Gravesend, and Queens (north-east). Queens (east) leads with a score of 97.1/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 75,220 residents. Each area consists of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Queens (east)in the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 97
≈75,220 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Gravesendin the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 97
≈42,569 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Queens (north-east)in the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 96
≈51,323 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
≈62,314 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race; people selecting two or more races are counted separately.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race, not nativity, citizenship, language or national origin — the US extract has no place-of-birth table — and it is not a proxy for income or cuisine preference. It also collapses very different communities into one category.
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· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· Add retail venues to compare commercial density against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on the presence of residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Queens (east) ranks #1 with a score of 97.1/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 75,220 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone. Gravesend ranks #2 with a score of 96.8/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 42,569 residents. Queens (north-east) ranks #3 with a score of 96.4/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 51,323 residents. Queens (east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 94.7/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 43,829 residents. Brooklyn ranks #5 with a score of 94.6/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 62,314 residents.
Each identified area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (2020). 7,219 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do residents who identified as Black or African American alone live in New York City?
Residents recorded as Black or African American alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Brooklyn (south-east), Brooklyn (south-east 2), and Brooklyn (south-east 3). Brooklyn (south-east) leads with a score of 97.4/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈73,806 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 97
≈73,806 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Brooklyn (south-east 2)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 96
≈71,666 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Brooklyn (south-east 3)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 95
≈53,116 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Claremontin the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 94
≈51,343 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Brooklyn (south-east 4)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 94
≈50,438 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race and nothing more. It is not a measure of nativity, income, tenure or any social outcome, and pairing it with such a measure would produce an overlap of places, never a statement about people.
Try changing it
· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· View household income brackets separately rather than as a combined score.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone, with higher ranks indicating higher presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #1 with a score of 97.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈73,806 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Brooklyn (south-east 2) ranks #2 with a score of 95.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈71,666 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Brooklyn (south-east 3) ranks #3 with a score of 95/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈53,116 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Claremont ranks #4 with a score of 94.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈51,343 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Brooklyn (south-east 4) ranks #5 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈50,438 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (2020). 7,218 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where do Hispanic or Latino residents live in New York City?
Residents who identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 Census
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Queens, The Bronx (north-east), and The Bronx (north-east 2). Queens leads with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈108,735 residents (hispanic or Latino). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 97
≈99,601 residents (hispanic or Latino)
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 96
≈98,157 residents (hispanic or Latino)
The Bronx (north-east 3)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 88
≈67,675 residents (hispanic or Latino)
The Bronx (north-east 4)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 92
≈65,929 residents (hispanic or Latino)
How this query was built
The 2020 Census asks Hispanic or Latino origin separately from race and publishes the two crossed, so this is a direct 100% count of everyone who identified as Hispanic or Latino, of any race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Hispanic or Latino
higher
100%
The "Hispanic or Latino" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table — a self-identified 100% count, of any race.
What this can’t tell you
Hispanic or Latino origin is a self-identified census category. It is not a measure of nativity, citizenship, language spoken or country of origin — the US extract carries no place-of-birth table at all — and it must not be read as a proxy for any of them, or for income.
Try changing it
· Compare against the race categories to see how origin and race intersect in each area.
· Add eat-and-drink venues to compare the local food scene against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on Hispanic or Latino residents (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Queens ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈108,735 residents (hispanic or Latino). The Bronx (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈99,601 residents (hispanic or Latino). The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #3 with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈98,157 residents (hispanic or Latino). The Bronx (north-east 3) ranks #4 with a score of 88.1/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈67,675 residents (hispanic or Latino). The Bronx (north-east 4) ranks #5 with a score of 92.1/100 across 40 blocks, containing ≈65,929 residents (hispanic or Latino).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Hispanic or Latino (2020). 7,226 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where is it easiest to live without a car in New York City?
Car-light access index — transit stops, bike-share docks and car-share pickup points
The highest-ranking areas are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north-west), and Manhattan (north 2). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 37.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈89 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈1 car rental points. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 37
≈89 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈1 car rental points
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 34
≈65 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈0 car rental points
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 26
≈33 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈0 car rental points
East Harlemin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 20
Three mobility signals that substitute for car ownership: transit stops, bike-share docks, and car rental or car-share pickup points. All three are network infrastructure, so the index stays inside one universe.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
bike share count
higher
25%
Bike rental and bike parking points in the hex.
car rental count
higher
25%
Car rental and car-sharing pickup points in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It counts infrastructure, not service — nothing about frequency, reliability, operating hours or cost. The US extract carries no vehicle-availability or commute-mode table, so this cannot be checked against how people actually travel.
Try changing it
· Add grocery stores to weigh everyday errands against mobility options.
· Raise the transit weight if fixed-route service matters more than shared vehicles.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), bike share count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and car rental count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 37.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈89 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈1 car rental points. Manhattan (north-west) ranks #2 with a score of 34.3/100 across 39 blocks: ≈65 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #3 with a score of 25.8/100 across 38 blocks: ≈33 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. East Harlem ranks #4 with a score of 20.4/100 across 39 blocks: ≈28 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. The Bronx ranks #5 with a score of 19.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈26 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count, bike share count and car rental count. 7,449 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which are the most walkable areas of New York City?
Walkability index — pedestrian street length ranked with transit stop density
In New York City, the top-ranking areas are Midtown East (Manhattan), Manhattan (north-west) (Manhattan), and Manhattan (north) (Manhattan). Midtown East (Manhattan) leads with a score of 83/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈0.16 km of walkable streets and ≈89 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Midtown Eastin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 83
≈0.16 km of walkable streets
≈89 transit stops
Manhattan (north-west)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 82
≈0.16 km of walkable streets
≈65 transit stops
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 69
≈0.15 km of walkable streets
≈28 transit stops
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, Hamilton HeightsScore 66
Two network measures from the same universe: metres of pedestrian-friendly street, and how many transit stops are within reach. Together they describe how far you can get on foot and what you can reach from there.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pedestrian length m
higher
60%
Metres of pedestrian-friendly street in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It measures network form, not experience — nothing about crossing safety, pavement quality, gradient, lighting or traffic. It is an index over places, not a score anyone has walked.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink venues to weigh what is actually within walking distance.
· Raise the transit weight to lean the index toward public-transport access.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on pedestrian length (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Midtown East (Manhattan) ranks #1 with a score of 83/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈0.16 km of walkable streets and ≈89 transit stops. Manhattan (north-west) (Manhattan) ranks #2 with a score of 81.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈0.16 km of walkable streets and ≈65 transit stops. Manhattan (north) (Manhattan) ranks #3 with a score of 69/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0.15 km of walkable streets and ≈28 transit stops. Manhattan (north 2) (Manhattan) ranks #4 with a score of 66.1/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈0.16 km of walkable streets and ≈27 transit stops. Brooklyn ranks #5 with a score of 65/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈0.16 km of walkable streets and ≈21 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pedestrian length m and transit stop count. 7,449 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where are New York City's nightlife areas with the best transit access?
Overlap index — mapped nightlife venues ranked with transit stop density
In New York City, the highest-ranking areas are Midtown East (Manhattan), Manhattan, and Tribeca (Manhattan). Midtown East (Manhattan) leads with a score of 81.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈422 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈63 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Midtown Eastin the Manhattan districtalso spans Central ParkScore 82
Tribecain the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 80
≈391 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈54 transit stops
Brooklyn (north-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans Brooklyn, ManhattanScore 50
≈142 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈17 transit stops
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 49
≈44 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈21 transit stops
How this query was built
Bar and nightlife venue density ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Getting home is part of a night out, so venue clusters with strong transit are a different proposition from isolated ones.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife
higher
60%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Stop presence is not late-night service — the data carries no operating hours for either the venues or the transit, so a cluster served only by a daytime route ranks the same as one on a night line.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to favour walkable venue clusters.
· Swap nightlife for eat-and-drink venues to widen it to the whole evening economy.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on bar and nightlife (weighted 0.6) and transit stop count (weighted 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Midtown East (Manhattan) ranks #1 with a score of 81.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈422 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈63 transit stops. Manhattan ranks #2 with a score of 87/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈365 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈78 transit stops. Tribeca (Manhattan) ranks #3 with a score of 80.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈391 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈54 transit stops. Brooklyn (north-east) (Brooklyn) ranks #4 with a score of 50.1/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈142 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈17 transit stops. Brooklyn (south-east) (Brooklyn) ranks #5 with a score of 48.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈44 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈21 transit stops.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife and transit stop count. 7,189 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Which populated parts of New York City have the fewest transit stops?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against transit stop density
The top-ranking areas are Brooklyn (north-east), Queens (north-east), and Queens (east). Brooklyn (north-east) leads with a score of 81.5/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈17 transit stops and ≈124,092 residents (total). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Brooklyn (north-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 82
≈17 transit stops
≈124,092 residents (total)
Queens (north-east)in the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 91
≈7 transit stops
≈143,924 residents (total)
Queens (east)in the Queens districtalso spans QueensScore 90
≈1 transit stops
≈111,397 residents (total)
Brooklyn (south-east)in the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrooklynScore 83
≈2 transit stops
≈65,216 residents (total)
Crown Heightsin the Brooklyn districtalso spans BrownsvilleScore 89
≈4 transit stops
≈101,657 residents (total)
How this query was built
Population ranked high against transit stop count ranked low, so areas with many residents and thin stop coverage rise to the top.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
lower
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex, scored inverted so thinner coverage ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
Stop count is not service: a hex with one frequent subway entrance can rank worse than one with four infrequent bus stops while being far better connected. It says nothing about frequency, span or reliability.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walk access to the stops that do exist.
· Swap residents for renter-occupied units to focus on a specific housing profile.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Brooklyn (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 81.5/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈17 transit stops and ≈124,092 residents (total). Queens (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 90.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈7 transit stops and ≈143,924 residents (total). Queens (east) ranks #3 with a score of 89.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1 transit stops and ≈111,397 residents (total). Brooklyn (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 83/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2 transit stops and ≈65,216 residents (total). Crown Heights ranks #5 with a score of 89.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4 transit stops and ≈101,657 residents (total).
Fields scored: transit stop count and Total (2020). 7,478 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where is building volume highest in New York City?
Every mapped building type summed — Overture Maps
In New York City, the areas with the most building volume are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north 2), and Financial District. Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 99.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈118.4 million m³ of building volume. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, Midtown EastScore 99
≈118.4 million m³ of building volume
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans Manhattan, NoHoScore 98
≈55 million m³ of building volume
Financial Districtin the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 96
≈45.3 million m³ of building volume
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
All fourteen mapped building types summed into one figure, so the answer is total built mass rather than any single use. The members are added before ranking, which is why this reads as a measurement and not as an index of separate signals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
building volume
higher
100%
Every mapped building subtype, summed — the area's total built volume in m3.
What this can’t tell you
Volume is not population, floor area or occupancy: a warehouse and an apartment block of the same size count the same. It also says nothing about height — a wide low building can out-measure a narrow tall one — and heights are partly modelled where Overture lacks a measurement.
Try changing it
· Drop everything but residential to see where people are housed rather than where mass is.
· Swap in commercial and retail only for a view of the working city.
· Add resident counts to compare built mass against how many people it holds.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in New York City based on building volume, where a higher volume results in a higher rank (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 99.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈118.4 million m³ of building volume. Manhattan (north 2) ranks #2 with a score of 97.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈55 million m³ of building volume. Financial District ranks #3 with a score of 96/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈45.3 million m³ of building volume. Manhattan (north 3) ranks #4 with a score of 92.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈23.8 million m³ of building volume. Brooklyn ranks #5 with a score of 92.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈33.1 million m³ of building volume.
Fields scored: building volume. 7,189 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Where is the group-quarters population concentrated in New York City?
Residents in dormitories, care facilities and other group quarters — US Census 2020
In New York City, the areas with the highest scores are Manhattan (north), Manhattan (north 2), and Manhattan (north 3). Manhattan (north) leads with a score of 92.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈10,593 residents (in group quarters). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Manhattan (north)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 93
≈10,593 residents (in group quarters)
Manhattan (north 2)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
≈14,075 residents (in group quarters)
Manhattan (north 3)in the Manhattan districtalso spans ManhattanScore 92
≈13,108 residents (in group quarters)
The Bronx (north-east)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 89
≈5,974 residents (in group quarters)
The Bronx (north-east 2)in the The Bronx districtalso spans The BronxScore 88
≈8,101 residents (in group quarters)
How this query was built
Group quarters — university dormitories, nursing facilities, correctional facilities, military barracks — are counted in the population total but excluded from every household and family table. Mapping them explains why some areas carry a large population with very few households.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In group quarters
higher
100%
The "in group quarters" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — residents not living in private households.
What this can’t tell you
This count does not distinguish a dormitory from a care home or a correctional facility; the institutional and non-institutional split is a separate pair of cells and is not broken out here.
Try changing it
· Compare against residents aged 18-24 to find dormitory-driven concentrations.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to find care-facility concentrations.
All of these are adjustable on the New York City map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in New York City based on residents in group quarters (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Manhattan (north) ranks #1 with a score of 92.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈10,593 residents (in group quarters). Manhattan (north 2) ranks #2 with a score of 92.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈14,075 residents (in group quarters). Manhattan (north 3) ranks #3 with a score of 91.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈13,108 residents (in group quarters). The Bronx (north-east) ranks #4 with a score of 88.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,974 residents (in group quarters). The Bronx (north-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 88/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈8,101 residents (in group quarters).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In group quarters (2020). 7,186 of 8,704 blocks in New York City were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-11.
Every query ranks New York City block by block on the fields it names, combines those ranks into a 0–100 score using the weights shown, then groups the highest-scoring blocks into areas. Sources: US Census 2020 (NHGIS). Because the score is a blend of ranks rather than a ratio, it tells you how areas compare with each other — not how many of anything there are per resident.
Each block is scored as a weighted percentile rank over available signals, renormalised by data coverage, rescaled to 0-100; blocks are H3 resolution 9 hexagons. Areas were formed with the score cluster engine at a 1.2 km radius, keeping the 5 strongest. Change the radius on the map to widen or tighten them.
Areas are only ranked where the thing being measured could actually exist, so a gap search cannot present empty parkland as an opportunity. Shops, homes and offices need a building; transit stops, EV chargers and bike docks only need a street or path. Anywhere the measure is already present counts as a candidate by definition.
Dating the numbers
The decennial census is a single-day count. Block-level age detail exists only for the census year; no official product updates it annually.
Places, buildings and transportation come from a dated Overture release. A place record means the venue is mapped, not that it is licensed, open, or of any particular size.
US Census 2020 (NHGIS) is a single vintage, so nothing here describes growth, decline or any change over time.
Counted as residents aged 25–39 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 18–24 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 65–120 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–17 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–4 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–5 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
How far each answer can be pushed
Each question is labelled with a tier. The tier caps what the answer may claim, whatever the numbers say.
T4 — This is a ranking of places, not a measurement of people. The signals it combines are counted in different universes — the data contains no table crossing them — so a high rank means both signals rank high in the same area, not that they describe the same residents.
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