Despite its small footprint of just nine square blocks, the Meatpacking District is one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Sandwiched between the West Village and Chelsea, it was dominated by meatpacking warehouses until the mid-2000s, when the first stretch of the High Line began transforming the area. Today, its cobblestone streets are packed with posh restaurants and clubs and luxury boutiques—anchored by the Whitney Museum of American Art. “It’s really become an upscale neighborhood, yet it’s still down to earth,” says Lydia Sussex, licensed real estate salesperson at Douglas Elliman. “It’s the best of old meets new.”
14th Street and 9th Avenue Are Where the Meatpacking District Meets Chelsea.
Gansevoort Street and 13th Street Mark the Beginning of the Meatpacking District.
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Shopping at Gucci, dining at Pastis
The Meatpacking District’s cobblestone streets are a shopping destination by day and by night, a place where fashionable folks gather. High-end boutiques include Gucci, Rolex and Diane von Furstenberg, the first designer to make her way to the once-industrial enclave. Upmarket chains like Sephora and Apple, whose monolithic retail store opened in 2007, are here too. But the district really comes alive at night, with hotspots like the RH Rooftop Restaurant with its skylit garden, fountains, trees and chandeliers. The legendary bistro Pastis still draws crowds, as does The Old Homestead Steakhouse, which has been in business since 1868. Newer, more wallet-friendly dining options include an outpost of Shake Shack. For groceries, in the nearby West Village, there’s D’Agostino or Chelsea Market for bread, imported cheeses and charcuterie.
Gucci is one of the many high end retail stores for shopping in Meatpacking District.
Shopping in Meatpacking District draws large crowds for high end retail stores.
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The High Line and Little Island draw locals and visitors alike
At the neighborhood's southern end begins the 1.5-mile stretch of the High Line, an elevated park on a former railroad track that extends north through Chelsea. Bikers and joggers can take advantage of the Hudson River Greenway, which runs along the West Side Highway. The Gansevoort Peninsula features a sandy beachfront outfitted with picnic tables, market umbrellas and Adirondack chairs. The concrete marvel, Little Island, is always lush with seasonal plantings from flowering trees to evergreens. It doubles as a performance space with a 687-seat amphitheater, which residents and visitors can enjoy in the warmer months.
Walking Paths Lined With Trees On the High Line in the Meatpacking District.
Flowers and Walkways Are Abundant on Little Island in the Meatpacking District.
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Available homes are hard to come by but not in neighboring Chelsea and West Village
With its small footprint and landmark status restrictions that translate to three- to four-story buildings, the Meatpacking District’s home inventory is limited—sometimes as low as just a few properties. What does come on the market are typically condos in luxury buildings in neighboring West Village and Chelsea.
Luxurious condos are available close to Meatpacking District in the West Village.
Chelsea offers condos close by the Meatpacking District.
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Four major subway lines serve the neighborhood
The Meatpacking District is easily accessible by both express and local trains with the A, C, E and L at 8th Avenue and 14th Street.
The A/C/E and L train subway on the corner of 14th Street and 8th Avenue.
The L train is located in Meatpacking District on 14th Street.
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Samantha Emmerling
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Parks in this Area
Abingdon Square Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground
Basketball
Playground
Little Island
14th Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Little Island
Gansevoort Peninsula
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
23 min drive
Bus
New York City, Ny
Bus
Hudson St & W 13 St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Meatpacking District
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
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Demographics
Total Population
25
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$199,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$198,958
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
94.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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