Chinatown

A hub of Chinese culture, language, and daily life within the city.

Welcome To Chinatown

Overview

Chinatown remains one of Manhattan’s oldest and most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods. Markets spill onto sidewalks, bakeries open early, and restaurants stay active late into the night, creating an energy distinct from anywhere else in New York. Streets buzz with activity, from daily shopping to cultural festivals, making it a neighborhood that never feels quiet. It is called Chinatown because it became the main area in New York where Chinese immigrants settled, establishing a dense concentration of Chinese businesses, cultural institutions, and community life. The name reflects the neighborhood’s identity as a hub of Chinese culture, language, and daily life within the city.
 

What to Love

  • Authentic street life

  • Exceptional regional cuisine

  • Historic storefronts and markets

  • Walkability to SoHo, Lower East Side, and Tribeca

Where to East & Drink

  • Nom Wah Tea Parlor — NYC’s oldest dim sum restaurant since 1920

  • Joe’s Shanghai — Famous soup dumplings

  • Great NY Noodletown — Late-night Cantonese classic

  • Xi’an Famous Foods — Hand-pulled noodle institution

  • Wah Fung No.1 — Legendary roast pork rice plates

  • Golden Steamer — Traditional bao bakery

  • Taiyaki NYC — Fish-shaped waffle cones filled with soft serve

  • Apotheke — Apothecary-style cocktail bar

  • Potluck Club — Retro Cantonese cocktails upstairs

Things to Do

  • Walk morning produce markets on Mott Street

  • Visit Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

  • Explore Columbus Park community gatherings

  • Photograph lantern-lit streets at night

Real Estate Snapshot

Chinatown is a bustling, historic neighborhood with a dense mix of residences, active street life, and close proximity to markets, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, making it a highly walkable and lively area to live.

Overview for Chinatown, NY

13,708 people live in Chinatown, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $57,415. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,708

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$57,415

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Chinatown, NY

Population Households Employment

Chinatown has 6,752 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chinatown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,708 people call Chinatown home. The population density is 110,029.685 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,708

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

48.18 / 51.82%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,752

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$57,415

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® RLS20065618
Listing Courtesy Richard Nassimi with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$13,950,000

129 LAFAYETTE Street PHA, New York City, NY 10013
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,647 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® RLS20025385
Listing Courtesy Jennifer E Regenstreich with Compass

$5,500,000

175 E Broadway 8B, New York City, NY 10002
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,900 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20047582
Listing Courtesy Jill Ann Letts with Corcoran Group

$3,895,000

129 LAFAYETTE Street 8C, New York City, NY 10013
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20056661
Listing Courtesy Kelly J Killoren Bensimon with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$3,700,000

240 CENTRE Street 3B, New York City, NY 10013
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,400 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20083821
Listing Courtesy Lauren Chao with Compass

$2,195,000

30 Orchard Street 2, New York City, NY 10002
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,157 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20071545
Listing Courtesy Ryan Garson with Compass

$2,195,000

123 Baxter Street 6B, New York City, NY 10013
2 Beds 3 Baths 1,753 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20061853
Listing Courtesy Joanna A Pashby with Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

$1,995,000

123 BAXTER Street 4A, New York City, NY 10013
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,521 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20071242
Listing Courtesy Matthew W Slosar with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$1,775,000

123 BAXTER Street 3A, New York City, NY 10013
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,521 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20078989
Listing Courtesy Jean Lo with Cicada International LLC

$800,000

50 Bayard Street 4L, New York City, NY 10013
1 Bed 1 Bath 645 Sq.Ft.
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