Miami Ranks as America's Rudest City

A Manhattan Mental Health Counseling ranking of 70 U.S. cities places Miami first for rude behavior, ahead of Las Vegas and Memphis.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Social Sciences

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Manhattan Mental Health Counseling ranked Miami as the rudest city among 70 U.S. cities, with a score of 94.11 out of 100. New York City placed fifth, while Irvine, California, was named the politest.

Why it matters

The ranking gives a data-based comparison of how residents' rude behavior is perceived across major cities, drawing on online reviews and searches rather than direct observation. It highlights how urban rudeness is measured and discussed nationally, with implications for how cities are compared in public conversation about civility.

The index is a composite score from zero to 100 drawn from Yelp reviews, Reddit discussions, and internet searches, with Miami at 94.11 and Irvine at 1.91. The methodology for weighting these sources is not detailed in the extraction.

The players

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling

A New York-based counseling practice that conducted the ranking of rudeness across U.S. cities.

New York Post

A New York City daily newspaper that published the ranking of 70 U.S. cities.

The details

The study examined Yelp reviews, Reddit discussions, and internet searches related to rude behavior across 70 U.S. cities. Las Vegas placed second at 91.84 points, Memphis third at 88.38, Oakland fourth at 87.10, New York fifth at 83.58, and Newark sixth at 82.09.

- The ranking was published November 7, 2026, by the New York Post.

Data Landscape

The ranking relies on Yelp reviews and Reddit discussions as proxies for everyday behavior, a method increasingly used to compare cities through user-generated content. Its reliability depends on how those platforms reflect the broader population of residents.

Residents and visitors comparing cities for relocation or travel can use the ranking as one data point on perceived courtesy, though it reflects online discussion rather than direct observation. Those weighing the findings should consider the limits of review-based measures.

The takeaway

Online reviews and searches can reveal patterns in how people describe city life, but they capture perception as much as conduct. Comparing rankings like this one against direct observation offers a more complete picture of urban civility.