Moving To New York - The 5 Boroughs
Queens
Queens
Queens is the eastern most borough of New York and is considered one of the more suburban boroughs of the city. It is home to two of New Yorks airports, JFK and LaGuardia, which are amongst the busiest worldwide. It has an incredibly high immigrant population, currently standing at 47%. While there is night-life and culture in Queens, the majority of world famous attractions are further into the city.
Queens is a desirable area to live in with a low crime rate and fairly affordable housing compared to the rest of the city. New York housing costs are notoriously high, so expect rent or mortgage costs accounting for approximately a third of your wages almost anywhere in the city.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most heavily populated borough of New York. It was an independent city in its own right up until 1898, and still maintains a degree of individuality when compared to the rest of the city. Many of the residents live in ethnic enclaves, where minority groups tend to cluster together. It is a melting pot of varied cultures; and this is reflected in the many diverse restaurants, bars and businesses in the area.
Housing prices are fairly high due to Brooklyn being so close to the centre of New York, with average crime rates compared to the rest of the city. Brooklyn is a collection of vibrant communities, and is a diverse and eclectic place to live.
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northern most county of New York and is the only borough to be based entirely on the mainland. It has a huge African-American and Hispanic population and has several shopping areas throughout.
It is often misconstrued as having a high crime rate and being a fairly gritty place to live, however this opinion is based on incidents that occurred during the 1970s and 1980s. In recent times the borough has undergone a substantial regeneration programme, and is now a thriving community within the city.
House prices in the Bronx have shot-up in recent times, but it is still a hub for commuters into the city, who have perhaps been priced out of moving into other boroughs.
Staten Island
Staten Island is the most family orientated boroughs of New York and has by far the lowest population. It has the spacious, suburban neighbourhoods familiar from many American movies. It is connected to the city via the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and by a free ferry service that links the island to Brooklyn.
It has many interesting features, from the F.D.R Broadwalk to the infamous Staten IslandZoo. In order to immerse yourself in American culture, the historic Richmond Town provides the perfect introduction to American history, from its colonial beginnings through to the modern day.
Several of best schools and colleges within the city are based in Staten Island. The schools and colleges in the area there are amongst best in New York, making Staten Island a great suburban area for raising children.
Manhattan
Manhattan is the most upmarket and desirable place to live in New York. Similar to Londons square mile, it is the hub of business in the city, and this means house prices are high. It is one of the most densely populated areas on Earth, with over 71,000 residents per square mile. Manhattan contains many of the world famous landmarks of New York, including the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park.
Walking around, you cant help but notice locations from many films and television series. Manhatten is home to the New York Knicks and the NHLs New York Rangers professional sports teams. The major international soccer (football) brand 'New York Cosmos' will also be based in the area once it has been reinstated as a Major League Soccer franchise.
Not surprisingly, Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in New York, with very high house prices. The average wage of a person living in Manhattan is over $100,000, which often leads to property prices being heavily inflated. With the area being such a popular place to live, the property market is extremely competitive, and bidding wars are common. Manhattan is an exciting place to live, as long as you are prepared to pay over the asking price for the privilege.
Remember, if you are considering a move abroad, it is always good to speak with an international relocation company to help you gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of moving, whether its on your own, with family or as a corporate relocation.
by: Kirsty Collingwood
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