New York named one of the hardest working cities in America

Hard work is a way of life in America, but which cities are working the hardest? New research from Kempler Industries says New York is one of them, rounding out the top 10.

New Yorkers are putting in over 39 hours of work per week and have a higher than average commute of 40.8 minutes - significantly higher than the average U.S. commute of 26.4 minutes, which certainly helps bolster the results.

They don’t call it the city that never sleeps for nothing.

Yonkers followed closely, landing in the 11th spot thanks to its long commute (34.3 minutes) and large senior workforce (20.4%).

Take a look at the data:

• New York: 39.1 hours per week; 40.8-minute commute; 67.5% 16-64 workforce; 17% senior workforce
• Yonkers: 38.3 hours per week; 34.3-minute commute; 65.7% 16-64 workforce; 20.4% senior workforce

Washington, D.C. took the number one spot, tailed closely by cities in Texas to claim the top five spots.

• Washington, DC (1st): 40.1 hours per week; 30-minute commute; 68.8% 16-64 workforce; 24.1% senior workforce
• Plano, TX (2nd): 40.1 hours per week; 26.5-minute commute; 73% 16-64 workforce; 25.4% senior workforce
• Dallas, TX (3rd): 40.2 hours per week; 26.8-minute commute; 70.5% 16-64 workforce; 22.5% senior workforce
• Grand Prairie, TX (4th): 39.5 hours per week; 28.6-minute commute; 71.3% 16-64 workforce; 22.4% senior workforce
• Houston, TX (5th): 40 hours per week; 27-minute commute; 68.6% 16-64 workforce; 22% senior workforce

The ranking was about more than just the hours put in and took into consideration the average commute, percentage of workforce (senior and otherwise) and the amount of unused vacation days. Each was weighted on a 100-point scale. The full ranking can be seen here.