New York, NY

West Village

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$395K - $87.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
250 homes
Rent:
$3.25K - $124K
For Rent on Trulia:
169 homes
To Downtown New York:
11 minutes
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What Locals Say about West Village

At least 175 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 21 % Say car is needed

  • 12 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Andre Caruso
    "Who has q dog is more friendly and happy. Dog is better than human. We need more trash bags……. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Right between the dog parks in Washington Square Park and the Leroy run on the Hudson, the neighborhood caters to dogs for sure. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I grew up in this part of the Village. It was a wonderful experience. I still have. Friends living there and visit as often as possible."
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  • Trulia User
    "Many families. Access to the Hudson River activities. Great local schools and community. Streets always bustling. "
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  • Alegra O.
    "Pride Parade, it’s where it started and gives the area a really cool cultural vibe! Also bars and restaurants are very good."
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  • Braden L.
    "Halloween, LGBT Pride Parade. Restaurant Week. They all bring people into the neighborhood and we locals join in "
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  • Ryankinskey
    "It’s a great town but a lot of tourists. There are many fun activities and life is beautiful. It’s really a fantastic place"
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  • Wyndywilder
    "Halloween is a special holiday in the West Village. The community goes all outta make it festive and safe. "
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  • Nathan H.
    "Walk far to subway and then transfer to a cross town shuttle. Alternatively, pay up to get a ride from taxi or ride sharing platform"
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  • Rebecca K.
    "There is a private dog park conveniently locAted as well as access to the Hudson River park / dog parks. "
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  • Shanleytoomey
    "Feels like a neighborhood. Love that it has trees. Really close to great schools and transportation."
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  • Eliza D.
    "Beautiful, historic, touristy, expensive, cultured... Impossible to sustain a lifestyle here unless you are the 1% that have the means. Otherwise it's a lot of fun here while it lasts."
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  • Charles S.
    "I am retired and do not commute. However the many subway lines with stations near us is definitely a s in moving around the city whether it be for sports events, museums, theaters, etc."
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  • Richiewv72
    "West Village its more than neighborhood for me,its my big home with my big family,im so blessing and proud to be part of this awesome area!!"
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  • Michael A. H.
    "I don't have kids but there are a lot of em around here. They all seem to be happy and joyful and wealthy. If I were a kid living or attending school I'd be stoked for the dope sammies and fancy delis to get healthy candy from. If I were a parent id be super into how safe and easy it is to get around"
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  • Mkwashko
    "It’s so quaint and quiet and safe. Landmarked blocks are well kept. Everyone has a dog! Parking is pretty good too!"
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  • Chris A.
    "I would feel safe with my children here. It has a lot of interesting things and city life to show them, but it’s not crazy busy. "
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  • Richiewv72
    "15 years been living in West Village, the best neighborhood for me in NYC,I'm so blessing..The neighborhood and neighbors are awesome!..cozy and charming place."
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  • Nyceman25
    "I ride citibike or take the subway to get to work. It’s super quick and easy to access from my apartment. "
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  • R
    "This is the perfect neighborhood for a family and pets that’s safe and has great markets and food. Friendly and clean "
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  • Rebecca K.
    "Dog owners would love the dog community around here- very friendly, social and helpful! Very close by dog parks and plenty of quiet areas too. "
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  • Laura R.
    "The mix between students, creative industries people and artists. It’s lively with a predominant atmosphere of Joie de vive, as if that’s all that matters."
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  • wsloan
    "My neighborhood is quaint and beautiful although a bit pricey. Cool vibe overall yet much different than when I moved here 23 years ago. "
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  • Mflombardo27
    "Lots of buildings allow pets in apartments and great parks around for walking dogs / going for runs "
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  • Marenebel
    "The West Village is like living in a small town but with all the amenities of a big city. And with the most dogs per capita of any other neighborhood!"
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  • Nathan H.
    "It’s quiet and there are lots of trees, good restaurants and views of the Hudson River. Its also hard to get to without taking a taxi or Uber and as a result, them streets aren’t overcrowded. On the weekends, you may even have an entire block to yourself. "
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  • Robert G.
    "This is truly the worlds favorite neighborhood; great shops, restaurants, history , schools,art, nightlife , parks, transit, and SJP"
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  • John C.
    "parking on street and making sure neighbors are friendly. the easy pedestrian access to shops, stores, post office "
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