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Quiz: Which NYC Borough Should You Live In?

By Dylan Lyons December 9, 2022

New Yorkers will be the first to tell you: all cities are not created equal. What other city has five unique, vibrant boroughs with their own blend of homes, parks, restaurants, cultural offerings, and more? But this plethora of options can make it hard to decide which NYC borough to live in. Are you a Manhattanite at heart, or is Staten Island more your style? Is Brooklyn your vibe, or would you be more comfortable in Queens? Fortunately, we’ve created a quiz to help you figure out which borough is the right fit for you and your priorities in life. After you take our Where to Live in NYC quiz and get your result, scroll down for a quick overview of what it says about you.

<section><h2><h2><strong><span data-amp-original-style="font-size:18px;" class="amp-wp-e215155">Which NYC Borough Should You Live In?</span></strong></h2></h2><p></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong>Manhattan</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Brooklyn</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Queens</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>The Bronx</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Staten Island</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h2><h2><strong>How lively do you like your neighborhood to be?</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>How do you prefer to get around?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Which of the following is most important to have near your home?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Would you be working in Manhattan?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What kind of home would you prefer?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>How important is it to you to have easy access to nature?</strong></h2></h3></section>

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Where to Live in NYC Quiz: The Results

The Bronx

You like to be on top, up high and enjoying the view! If you got the Bronx, you value parks and green space above most other attractions, but you also don’t want to be too far from the action. Driving isn’t really your favorite way to get around your neighborhood — you take the subway like a real New Yorker — and you like to have plenty of great restaurants and bars just a stone’s throw away. And if you can tolerate the tourists, the Bronx is home to the largest metropolitan zoo in the country. Ready to start your search? See what homes are available in the Bronx.

Riverdale

3901 Independence Avenue

$299,999

2 |

1

Spuyten Duyvil

2750 Johnson Avenue

$440,000

3 |

2

Woodlawn

128 East 238th Street

$729,000

3 |

2.5

Edenwald

4081 Grace Avenue

$699,000

3 |

2.5

Throgs Neck

918 Throgs Neck Expressway Sr

$799,000

3 |

2.5

Spuyten Duyvil

2500 Johnson Avenue

$650,000

2 |

2

Concourse

1020 Grand Concourse

$400,000

2 |

1

Riverdale

5700 Arlington Avenue

$290,000

1 |

1

Morris Park

1647C Radcliff Avenue

$679,999

2 |

2

Spuyten Duyvil

2500 Johnson Avenue

$625,000

2 |

2

Riverdale

5700 Arlington Avenue

$575,000

2 |

2

Woodstock

652 Saint Anns Avenue

$720,000

3 |

3

Brooklyn

You’re cool, fun and want a piece of the action — but not too much action! You want easy access to restaurants, museums, parks, events, and all the other good stuff NYC has to offer, but you also want a buffer from the chaos of Manhattan. You prefer to get around on foot or by bike, but are willing to take the subway to visit Manhattan or “other Brooklyn.” And you certainly know that Brooklyn has the best pizza! Want to see what’s on the market in Brooklyn? Start your search here.

Kensington

36 Dahill Road

$279,000

Studio |

1

Homecrest

1717 East 18th Street

$309,000

1 |

1

Brighton Beach

2 West End Avenue

$625,000

2 |

2

Homecrest

2954 Avenue R

$925,000

5 |

2.5

Gowanus

500 Fourth Avenue

$765,000

Studio |

1

Canarsie

1440 East 91st Street

$999,000

7 |

3

DUMBO

98 Front Street

$699,000

Studio |

1

Crown Heights

834 Sterling Place

$749,000

1 |

1

Fort Greene

143 Lafayette Avenue

$625,000

1 |

1

Gravesend

1819 West 3rd Street

$988,000

3 |

2

Gravesend

2546 Stillwell Avenue

$499,000

2 |

1

Homecrest

2518 Ocean Avenue

$919,000

2 |

2

Manhattan

You definitely have main character energy. When it comes to where to live in NYC, your borough is at the center of it all — in the heart of the city that’s called the center of the universe. If you can’t walk to at least six different bodegas and countless restaurants, bars, and museums, fuhgeddaboudit! While there are pockets of tranquility in Manhattan (Central Park, for one!), you’re pretty willing to sacrifice peace and quiet for convenience and all-night merriment. Not to mention that little ego boost you get when someone asks where you live, and you reply “Manhattan” with a hint of swagger. Why not go ahead and take a look at the housing options Manhattan has to offer?

Chelsea

305 West 18th Street

$775,000

1 |

1

Battery Park City

380 Rector Place

$839,000

1 |

1

Manhattan Valley

300 West 110th Street

$775,000

2 |

1

Lincoln Square

315 West 70th Street

$799,000

1 |

1

Chelsea

300 West 23rd Street

$960,000

1 |

1

Midtown

24 West 55th Street

$750,000

1 |

1

Murray Hill

200 East 36th Street

$460,000

Studio |

1

Murray Hill

35 Park Avenue

$925,000

1 |

1

West Village

344 West 11th Street

$999,000

2 |

1

Lincoln Square

130 West 67th Street

$749,000

1 |

1

Upper West Side

302 West 102nd Street

$725,000

1 |

1

Turtle Bay

246 East 51st Street

$450,000

2 |

1

Staten Island

New York City’s “forgotten borough” is not forgotten to you! You want a quiet neighborhood with plenty of personal space, maybe even a yard that you can tell others to get off of. Parks and nature are important to you, and Staten Island has plenty of green space! You’re probably a car person, and you’re proud of it (no shade, we bet it’s nice!). You may not need to commute into Manhattan, but if you do, you can always hop on the iconic (and free!) Staten Island Ferry. Does Staten Island sound like your kind of place? Check out the available listings.

Graniteville

120 Parkview Loop

$535,000

3 |

1.5

Annadale

87 Stafford Avenue

$797,000

3 |

1.5

Silver Lake

1000 Clove Road

$259,000

2 |

1

Graniteville

20 Arnprior Street

$729,000

3 |

2

New Dorp

232 Dartmouth Loop

$799,999

4 |

4

New Dorp

220 Dartmouth Loop

$799,999

4 |

4

Bay Terrace

119 Redgrave Avenue

$739,000

3 |

2

New Springville

23 Gadsen Place

$360,000

1 |

1

Tottenville

44 Parker Street

$598,000

2 |

2

Westerleigh

20 Coale Avenue

$499,000

2 |

1

Midland Beach

214 Slater Boulevard

$799,999

3 |

1.5

Rossville

33 Berry Court

$648,000

3 |

2.5

Queens

When it comes to dining, you fancy yourself a “foodie,” if that word doesn’t bother you. You love to eat out at incredible restaurants and taste your way through every cuisine under the sun! Who could blame you? While Manhattan is a little too close to the action, you still like to visit sometimes, even though your borough is also home to some great museums. You may also have a bit of the travel bug — you either travel for work or just love a vacation, and getting a head start to the security lines at JFK and LaGuardia sounds pretty appealing. Ready to explore Queens? Start your search here.

Flushing

139-87 35th Avenue

$699,000

2 |

2

Kew Gardens

116-11 Curzon Road

$599,000

2 |

2

Sunnyside

39-40 52nd Street

$399,000

1 |

1

Beechhurst

7-24 166th Street

$320,000

1 |

1

Flushing

139-39 35th Avenue

$560,000

2 |

2

College Point

14-34 110th Street

$515,000

2 |

1

Sunnyside

39-50 52nd Street

$450,000

1 |

1

Rego Park

98-120 Queens Boulevard

$495,000

2 |

2

Kew Gardens Hills

78-05 141st Street

$439,000

3 |

1

Kew Gardens

83-33 Austin Street

$385,000

2 |

1

Forest Hills

119-49 Union Tnpk

$550,000

2 |

1

Elmhurst

42-22 Ketcham Street

$250,000

Studio |

1

Ready to find your new home? Start your search here

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