10. Greenwich Village
Cost of Living Index: 211
Average Home Prices: $1,735,000
Crime Rate (Estimated value per 100k people): 842
Looking for the best New York neighborhoods to live in with families and kids means looking for places with great schools. Greenwich Village has great schools to match its great homes, with an average test score of 91%. Despite the high cost of living, it is well compensated by great internet speed access, diverse shopping options, and lots of restaurants and cafes. This lively neighborhood is filled with musical and literary history, but certainly one of the most expensive rental markets in all of the 5 boroughs.