The Richest and Poorest Neighborhoods in the United States

Harlem rose to national prominence during the early 20th century as a center of Black culture, politics, and arts during the Harlem Renaissance. Decades of disinvestment followed mid-century, reshaping its economic and physical landscape.

Its current income levels reflect rapid gentrification, new development, and professional in-migration. Longtime residents coexist with higher-earning newcomers, producing sharp inequality and rising housing costs.