2. Morrisania, Bronx
Average household median income: $24,052
The cost of living index in Morrisania is 21 percent higher than the national average and the income is lower than many. Residents make it work, as the population is around 14,175. On the positive side, rental rates in this area do tend to be lower than in others.
1. Coney Island, Brooklyn
Average household median income: $23,108
It’s surprising to see Coney Island on this list until you see that the average income is much lower than average and the cost of living is 23 percent above average. The average annual property tax soars to $2,701, which proves why it has topped the list of the poorest neighborhoods in NYC.
