More often known as New York City, this most populated city of the United States is also one of the largest cities in the world, a global center for the economy and politics, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. New York is host of the United Nations and consists of five areas: Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

The city of New York is frequently mentioned in “best city” surveys, based on different criteria. All worldwide and regional surveys where New York appears in the rankings presented on this site are listed below.

All City Rankings in Worldwide Surveys

All City Rankings in Regional Surveys

	Ranked 1st	Biggest US Cities (2006)
	Ranked 3rd	America's Favorite Cities (2008)
	Ranked 9th	Most Wired US Cities (2008)
	Ranked 9th	Most Attractive People in America (2008)
	Ranked 10th	Best Big US Cities to Live in (2007)
	Ranked 10th	Best Big US Cities to Live in (2006)
	Ranked 12th	Most Wired US Cities (2006)
	Ranked 23rd	Best US Places to Raise a Family (2008)
	Ranked 26th	Best US Academic Institutions to Work For (2008)
	Ranked 26th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2007)
	Ranked 29th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2008)
	Ranked 32nd	America's Smartest Cities (2006)
	Ranked 32nd	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2006)

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