In the city that never sleeps, some boroughs are actually less monitored than others.
Although experts recommend taking it consistently seven to nine hours at nightA new study from a sleep-tech firm simba found that New York was falling short, reporting an average of six hours and 36 minutes each night – and a 24-minute gap between the most well-rested borough and the least.
While current data on sleep patterns in the US is limited, 57% Americans said they need more sleep In 2024 gallup poll,
Only a quarter reported meeting for eight hours or more, while 20% admitted that they did getting five hours or lessMore than half said they get six to seven hours a night — better, but still mostly under doctors’ advice.
very little sleep is associated with with many health problems including impaired cognitive functioningHigh blood pressure, heart and kidney problems and depression. It can also increase inflammation, which can lead to a variety of chronic health conditions and diseases.
But the good news for New Yorkers is that they’re doing better than the nation as a whole: More than half in four out of five boroughs are getting at least seven hours.
Worst Sleep: Staten Island
The least amount of sleep – and the least amount of people getting the recommended seven hours or more – is often isolated to Staten Island.
Staten Islanders reported an average of six hours and 18 minutes of sleep per night, and in a true nightmare scenario, 58% said they slept less than seven hours.
Tied in the middle: The Bronx and Brooklyn
People in Brooklyn and The Bronx are a little better at maintaining their beauty sleep, napping up to six hours and 30 minutes a night.
But 48% of Brooklynites don’t get seven hours, while 49% of people in the Bronx aren’t even reaching that number.
Sleeping Like Babies: Manhattan and Queens
The last two cities are tied for maximum nightly sleep, averaging six hours and 42 minutes.
But it seems Manhattan is the best-rested place of all: While 46% of respondents in Queens said they sleep less than seven hours, only 42% of Manhattanites said the same.
And nearly a third of people in Manhattan said they were outside for eight hours or more.
It’s worse than London, really?
The new survey pits New York against London, revealing that city dwellers across the pond are also catching more Z’s. Londoners are getting six hours and 48 minutes of sleep, compared to an average of six hours and 36 minutes of sleep a night for New Yorkers.
One factor may be street noise: 19% of New Yorkers said outside noises were a problem, compared with 13% of Londoners.
People in both cities reported stress related to their health, jobs and families.
Better sleep time: 3R
“Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our physical and emotional health,” said Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of Simba’s charity partner, the sleep charity. “Research has shown that lack of sleep can increase the risk of conditions like heart disease, obesity and stroke, as well as increase our anxiety and stress levels.”
Artis offers its three R’s for better sleep: relaxing environment, regular hours, and routine.
If you can consistently try to stick to the same bedtime and within an hour of the same wake up time, it helps keep that body clock on track.
Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of sleep charity
Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of sleep charity
“I think the first thing everyone can do right away is take a look at their bedroom and ask themselves, ‘Is it comfortable for sleep? Is it cool, calm, dark, and clutter-free?’ ” He said.
“Even if you sleep with your eyes closed, you don’t want the last thing you see before going to bed to be a mess. Light also increases your melatonin production, which keeps you from falling asleep, so keep your room as dark as possible,” she says, adding that cooler temperatures make a difference.
Getting up and going to bed at the same time every day can also help.
“It programs the brain and body to sleep better. This isn’t always easy, especially with shift work, so it’s about finding what works for you. But, where you can, if you can consistently try to stay within the same sleep time and the same wake up time for an hour, it helps keep that body clock on track,” she said. Said.
Finally, adopt a relaxing pre-bedtime routine to wind down.
“Set aside 30 minutes to an hour to help yourself de-stress and forget about the day, forget about work, and switch off,” she said. “Set that limit for yourself and turn off your phone and devices and do something you enjoy doing that relaxes you, like taking a bath or reading a book, so you’re in the right mental state for sleep. “
