Best places to live in New York for singles

Ah, to be young and single and living in New York City. So many good neighborhoods to choose from. Filled with parks, restaurants, shops, outdoor cafes and cultural institutions as good as any in the world, it’s no wonder the Big Apple continues to draw so many young single people from around the globe.

Factors that played an important role in ranking these neighborhoods are the numbers of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, health clubs, culture, the population of young people in the area, median age and crime figures.

Education, family-oriented factors and price were not heavy factors, although affordability was considered. Here are 10 of the top city neighborhoods where singles will feel most at home, surrounded by the things that make New York City great for them.