New York

Smart city ranking
21 Out of 141
19 out of 118 in 2021
BBB AA in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
A Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
8,804,190
(UN Data)
HDI
0.938
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.926 0.920 0.921 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 78.9 78.9 77.4 77.2 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.4 13.4 7.4 7.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 56,140 63,826 10,046 10,258 +211

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
61.9%
security
52.6%
road congestion
42.4%
health services
39.5%
air pollution
39.1%
unemployment
33.5%
corruption
32.2%
public transport
28.2%
fulfilling employment
26.1%
basic amenities
25.7%
school education
23.5%
green spaces
18.1%
social mobility
15.8%
recycling
14.3%
citizen engagement
8.8%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
68.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
63.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
62.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.8
Public safety is not a problem
42.3
Air pollution is not a problem
38.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
68.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
43.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
35.0
Public transport is satisfactory
56.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.5
Most children have access to a good school
61.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
64.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
65.0
Minorities feel welcome
64.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
69.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
67.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
42.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
56.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
55.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
69.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
61.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
53.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
69.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
55.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
60.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
59.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
68.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
69.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
60.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
73.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
53.4
Online voting has increased participation
64.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
56.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
68.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
8,804,190
(UN Data)
HDI
0.938
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.926 0.920 0.921 +0.001
Life expectancy at birth 78.9 78.9 77.4 77.2 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.4 13.4 7.4 7.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 56,140 63,826 10,046 10,258 +211

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
61.9%
security
52.6%
road congestion
42.4%
health services
39.5%
air pollution
39.1%
unemployment
33.5%
corruption
32.2%
public transport
28.2%
fulfilling employment
26.1%
basic amenities
25.7%
school education
23.5%
green spaces
18.1%
social mobility
15.8%
recycling
14.3%
citizen engagement
8.8%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
68.0%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
70.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
63.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
62.8
Recycling services are satisfactory
69.8
Public safety is not a problem
42.3
Air pollution is not a problem
38.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
68.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
43.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
35.0
Public transport is satisfactory
56.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
69.5
Most children have access to a good school
61.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
64.2
Businesses are creating new jobs
65.0
Minorities feel welcome
64.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
69.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
77.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
67.0
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
42.5
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
56.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
55.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
61.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
69.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
61.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
53.0
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
69.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
55.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
60.6
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
59.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
68.7
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
69.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.0
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.5
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
60.2
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
73.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
53.4
Online voting has increased participation
64.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
56.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
68.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max