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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.

Concourse

1100 Grand Concourse

$311,000

1 |

1

Soundview

1963 Obrien Avenue

$799,000

3 |

2

Pelham Bay

1874 Pelham Parkway South

$269,000

1 |

1

Spuyten Duyvil

3017 Riverdale Avenue

$279,000

1 |

1

Riverdale

460 West 236th Street

$649,000

2 |

2

Spuyten Duyvil

2600 Henry Hudson Pkwy E

$298,000

1 |

1

Wakefield

902 East 232nd Street

$550,000

5 |

2.5

Edenwald

4135 Murdock Avenue

$699,000

3 |

2.5

Spuyten Duyvil

3260 Netherland Avenue

$319,000

1 |

1

Spuyten Duyvil

3260 Netherland Avenue

$269,000

1 |

1

East Tremont

1972 Lafontaine Avenue

$285,000

3 |

2

Spuyten Duyvil

525 West 235th Street

$400,000

2 |

2

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.

Ditmas Park

616 East 18th Street

$499,000

1 |

1

Park Slope

78 Eighth Avenue

$475,000

Studio |

1

Greenwood

643 Fifth Avenue

$716,400

1 |

1

Sheepshead Bay

1625 Emmons Avenue

$310,000

1 |

1

Ditmas Park

570 Westminster Road

$589,000

1 |

1

Williamsburg

345 Bedford Avenue

$649,000

3 |

1

Williamsburg

350 South 4th Street

$449,000

1 |

1

Flatlands

1448 Mill Avenue

$869,000

3 |

3

Clinton Hill

361 Clinton Avenue

$840,000

1 |

1

Ditmas Park

570 Westminster Road

$399,000

Studio |

1

Bergen Beach

6622 Avenue T

$759,999

3 |

1.5

Bensonhurst

2310 65th Street

$495,000

1 |

1

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?

Turtle Bay

240 East 46th Street

$495,000

Studio |

1

Hell’s Kitchen

436 West 47th Street

$895,000

2 |

2

Upper West Side

129 West 89th Street

$695,000

Studio |

1

Manhattan Valley

200 West 108th Street

$499,000

Studio |

1

Lenox Hill

353 East 72nd Street

$635,000

1 |

1

Midtown

150 West 56th Street

$749,000

Studio |

1

Flatiron

69 Fifth Avenue

$700,000

Studio |

1

South Harlem

111 West 113rd Street

$665,000

1 |

1

West Village

227 West 11th Street

$589,000

1 |

1

Hell’s Kitchen

347 West 57th Street

$850,000

Studio |

1

Roosevelt Island

555 Main Street

$649,000

1 |

1

Yorkville

305 East 88th Street

$635,000

1 |

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.

Greenridge

10 Challenger Drive

$574,900

3 |

2

Greenridge

4 Ladd Avenue

$675,000

3 |

2.5

Clifton

74 Osgood Avenue

$595,000

Studio |

1

Rossville

83 Lorraine Loop

$695,000

3 |

2

Tompkinsville

37 Ely Street

$750,000

9 |

2

Midland Beach

508 Naughton Avenue

$780,000

3 |

2.5

Tompkinsville

67 Brewster Street

$775,000

4 |

2.5

Huguenot

133 Cardiff Street

$650,000

2 |

2

Mariners Harbor

32 Benjamin Drive

$742,999

2 |

1

Elm Park

36 Riverside Lane

$799,000

4 |

3.5

Saint George

10 Bay Street Landing

$489,900

1 |

1

Grant City

100 Colfax Avenue

$448,800

3 |

2

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.

Forest Hills

65-35 Yellowstone Boulevard

$433,000

2 |

1

Jackson Heights

34-20 78th Street

$575,000

2 |

1

Forest Hills

102-30 62 Road

$435,000

2 |

1

Elmhurst

44-10 Ketcham Street

$315,000

1 |

1

Forest Hills

67-10 108th Street

$305,000

1 |

1

Kew Gardens

83-80 118th Street

$298,000

1 |

1

Forest Hills

69-10 Yellowstone Boulevard

$339,000

1 |

1

Forest Hills

76-36 113th Street

$519,000

2 |

1

Astoria

30-05 Vernon Boulevard

$650,000

1 |

1

Jamaica

138-17 102nd Avenue

$775,000

4 |

3

Forest Hills

108-20 71st Avenue

$780,000

1 |

1

East Flushing

40-38 194th Street

$695,000

2 |

2

Ready to find your new home? Start your search here

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