Murray Hill

Located within walking distance to Grand Central Terminal, Murray Hill is popular with professionals looking for an easy commute and affordable rent. With tons of pubs, the neighborhood's fun-loving vibe is hard to miss.

At a Glance

Murray Hill has a lively energy most hours of the day and night. In the morning, the streets are filled with professionals looking polished in their Brooks Brothers suits as they head to work. Come evening, you’ll see the crowds returning home decked out in gym clothes and schlepping bags of take-out dinner and Trader Joe’s. The neighborhood has a down-to-earth, casual vibe, and there’s always a big game airing at one of the many sports bars along the Third Avenue strip. Many of Murray Hill’s residents are renters who come and go, but the place eschews intransigence and maintains a familiar, college-town feel.

The Mood

Murray Hill is dense in pubs, but light on culture, and vacillates between being inoffensively rowdy and slightly vanilla.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Joshua Tree bar, an old standby on Third Avenue that is the neighborhood's de facto clubhouse, doesn’t disappoint for those looking for a strong happy hour crowd.

Neighborhood Quirk

An unexpected architectural gem amid the high rises, Sniffen Court is a small mews off of 36th Street made up of 10 beautifully preserved carriage houses.

Best Perk

Murray Hill is on a 24/7 schedule: You can find nail salons, dry-cleaners, gyms, and delivery places that are open at all hours of the day.

Biggest Downside

Murray Hill lacks a sense of real local flavor: Though there are many many upbeat bars and restaurants, they tend to feel generic.

The Mood

Murray Hill is dense in pubs, but light on culture, and vacillates between being inoffensively rowdy and slightly vanilla.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Joshua Tree bar, an old standby on Third Avenue that is the neighborhood's de facto clubhouse, doesn’t disappoint for those looking for a strong happy hour crowd.

Neighborhood Quirk

An unexpected architectural gem amid the high rises, Sniffen Court is a small mews off of 36th Street made up of 10 beautifully preserved carriage houses.

Best Perk

Murray Hill is on a 24/7 schedule: You can find nail salons, dry-cleaners, gyms, and delivery places that are open at all hours of the day.

Biggest Downside

Murray Hill lacks a sense of real local flavor: Though there are many many upbeat bars and restaurants, they tend to feel generic.

What’s close by

Rental prices shown are base rent only and don't include any fees.

1. Midtown

Median Sale: $2.0M Median Base Rent: $5,653

2. Chelsea

Median Sale: $1.6M Median Base Rent: $5,910

3. East Village

Median Sale: $1.1M Median Base Rent: $5,055

By the Numbers

For renters and buyers looking for a central Manhattan neighborhood with plenty of amenities, Murray Hill is often a good alternative to pricier places like Chelsea or the West Village.

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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 ACS

Businesses in Murray Hill offer daily happy hours, discounted laundry services, and 24-hour restaurants.

Murray Hill is centrally located in between Midtown and Union Square. Its proximity to Grand Central makes it perfect for reverse commuters.

Murray Hill is somewhat homogenous in its residents. If you're looking for an artistic and diverse neighborhood, this is not it.

There are pockets of historic architecture, but most apartment buildings are either small walk-ups on the side streets or huge towers on the major cross streets.