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Source: osmIs New York safe for Muslim travelers?
New York scores 7.7/10 on overall safety. About 1% of USA's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
7.7/10
Overall safety
Safe
Composite safety model
Muslim population
1.1%
Pew Research Center (2020)
Is New York safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)
How safe is New York overall?
New York scores 7.7/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Muslim community and halal options in New York
USA has a small Muslim population (about 1%, Pew Research Center). Halal options and mosques exist in New York but are more concentrated; it's worth locating them ahead of your trip. The mapped places below help.
Muslim-friendly places in New York
We've mapped 257 places relevant to Muslim travelers in New York from open data (mosques, halal-friendly restaurants and community spots tagged on OpenStreetMap and Wikidata). Each one links back to its public source so you can verify it. See the list below.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed New York, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Places for Muslim travelers in New York
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Recent reviews of New York from the MapSur community.
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travelwithbri★★★★★
NYC never dissapoints
New York is my happy place. As a Black woman I feel so seen here. Harlem brunch is everything, Brooklyn has the best vibes, and Central Park is magical in any season. The subway is gross but gets you …
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kwamenyc★★★★★
The city that never discriminates
New York est une bulle cosmopolite. En tant qu'homme noir gay, je me suis senti complètement chez moi. Harlem pour la culture noire, le Village pour la scène LGBT, Brooklyn pour le cool. Le métro est …
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Frequently asked questions
Is New York safe for Muslim travelers?
New York scores 7.7/10 and is broadly safe for Muslim travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is New York Muslim-friendly?
USA has a small Muslim population (about 1%, Pew Research Center). Halal restaurants and mosques exist in New York but are fewer, so it helps to locate them in advance. We've also mapped 257 halal-friendly restaurants, mosques and Muslim-relevant places in New York from open data, each linking to its public source.