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Battery Park City
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A+

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Battery Park City is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 16,990. Battery Park City is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Battery Park City offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Battery Park City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Battery Park City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Battery Park City are above average.

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About Battery Park City...
Population
16,990

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,493,628
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$3,501
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    72%
  • Own
    28%
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Battery Park City Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    209.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    19
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,072.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    76.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$228,277
National
$75,149
Families with Children
33%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    48%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

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