Washington Heights Is NYC's Best Area For Recent Grads: Study

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Recent college graduates looking for a place to live in New York City should look to uptown Manhattan, according to a new study from the team at Localize.city.

With high marks for affordability, commuting distance and an active nightlife, Washington Heights was named the best neighborhood in the city for recent college graduates in Localize's newly-released study.

"Recent grads looking for an affordable Manhattan option continue to flock to Washington Heights," Localize.city urban planner Liat Halpern said. "The neighborhood may not have as many amenities compared to other parts of the island, but as more young people move in, more restaurants and cafes are opening."

Washington Heights was one of three Manhattan neighborhoods to make Localize.city's top 10 list. The Upper East Side came in at no. 6 and Central Harlem ranked no. 9. The top five was dominated by the outer boroughs with Bed-Stuy, Jackson Heights, Greenpoint and Astoria completing the top half of the ranking.

Neighborhoods were judged based on six categories valued by recent college graduates: Affordability, commute, nightlife, the presence of other Millenials, how bike-friendly a neighborhood is and safety.

Washington Heights got four out of five stars on affordability, commute, nightlife and biking and three out of five stars on presence of Millenials and safety. It was one of four neighborhoods on Localize.city's list to get at least three stars in each category.