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Living in Washington Heights New York

Washington Heights is the 47th most walkable neighborhood in New York with 158,951 residents.

Washington Heights has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Highbridge, Morris Heights, Concourse, Concourse Village, Inwood, Mount Eden and University Heights.

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96 Walk Score of Washington Heights, New York, NY

Washington Heights is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Photo of FT TRYON PARK - CAFE LOT in Washington Heights, New York

FT TRYON PARK - CAFE LOT

Photo of Bennett Park in Washington Heights, New York

Bennett Park

Daily errands do not require a car in Washington Heights New York.

Washington Heights is the 47th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 96.

Find apartments in New York's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita and Bowery.

Washington Heights New York Apartments for Rent

Washington Heights Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Washington Heights to other New York neighborhoods.

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Population

45 East Harlem 96 100 80 118,829
46 Lower East Side 96 98 96 38,641
47 Washington Heights 96 100 72 158,951
48 Greenpoint 96 78 91 34,569
49 Fordham Heights 96 100 60 49,896

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thumbnail for Dyckman Train Station#washingtonheights Everything after 191st st is an above ground train station. Nice way to look at the neighborhood at a glance.

Jess Shay
on Dyckman Train Station

100 Transit Score of Washington Heights, New York, NY

Washington Heights is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find Washington Heights New York apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Washington Heights has world-class public transportation and about 25 bus and 5 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Washington Heights on public transit.

72 Bike Score of Washington Heights, New York, NY

Washington Heights is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Photo of Bennett Park in Washington Heights, New York

Bennett Park

Photo of Dyckman St. in Washington Heights, New York

Dyckman St.

Photo of Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, New York

Fort Tryon Park

Photo of Highbridge House in Washington Heights, New York

Highbridge House

Photo of Bennett Park in Washington Heights, New York

Bennett Park

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

thumbnail for Gorman Memorial Park#washingtonheights This park provides easy access to Broadway from Wadsworth. During the summer it isn't uncommon to see people bring grills over here to enjoy the fireflies and trees.

Jess Shay
on Gorman Memorial Park

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

thumbnail for FT TRYON PARK - CAFE LOT#washingtonheights Beautiful view of GW bridge from Fort Tryons walking trail.

Jess Shay
on FT TRYON PARK - CAFE LOT

Photo of Trans-Manhattan Expressway in Washington Heights, New York

Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

Photo of 550-598 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, New York

550-598 West 177th Street

thumbnail for Buddha Beer Bar#washingtonheights A fun spot for kareoke or even just watch a sports game. Staff here is very accommodating and friendly.

Jess Shay
on Buddha Beer Bar

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