UPPER WEST SIDE

Filled with rich history, and cultural destinations.

Welcome to Upper West Side

Residents from other parts of the city tend to overlook the Upper West Side as a dining destination. That’s great news for the locals, who don’t have to compete as feverishly for a seat at the…

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One of the few New York neighborhoods to have both an indoor mall and an outdoor flea market, the Upper West Side has become the site of numerous national retailers and even a few big-box stores…

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Lincoln Center is synonymous with the Upper West Side, but it’s hardly the neighborhood’s only cultural touchstone. In fact, one could argue that the UWS offers a greater variety of entertainment and cultural options than almost…

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Bordered by Central Park and Riverside Park, the Upper West Side is lined with architecturally beautiful residential buildings. Filled with rich history, cultural destinations like Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History, it’s no…

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MARCH 23RD, 2022

Just about every New York neighborhood claims to have something for everyone. The Upper West Side, however, truly does. Flanked by Central Park on the east and Riverside Park on the west, it offers easy access…

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Upper West Side Market Snapshot   Warburg’s Monthly Market Update offers a quick snapshot of the active listing metrics compared to the recent historical performance of the target area.  This month we focus on the performance in…

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The Other Parks of the Upper West Side   The Upper West Side is flanked by two glorious, spacious parks: Central and Riverside. But a number of smaller parks, a few of which would fit within…

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    Overview for UPPER WEST SIDE, NY

    164,388 people live in UPPER WEST SIDE, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $114,443. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

    164,388

    Total Population

    44 years

    Median Age

    High

    Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

    $114,443

    Average individual Income

    Around UPPER WEST SIDE, NY

    There's plenty to do around UPPER WEST SIDE, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

    100
    Walker's Paradise
    Walking Score
    84
    Very Bikeable
    Bike Score
    100
    Rider's Paradise
    Transit Score

    Points of Interest

    Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cuffie Ridge Vegan Café, Café Joyeux, and CharcuterieNYC.

    Name Category Distance Reviews
    Ratings by Yelp
    Dining 4.13 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
    Dining 2.3 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
    Dining 4.79 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
    Dining 2.28 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
    Shopping 2.11 miles 53 reviews 5/5 stars
    Shopping 1.79 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

    Demographics and Employment Data for UPPER WEST SIDE, NY

    UPPER WEST SIDE has 75,879 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in UPPER WEST SIDE do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 164,388 people call UPPER WEST SIDE home. The population density is 136,816.4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

    164,388

    Total Population

    High

    Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

    44

    Median Age

    44.93 / 55.07%

    Men vs Women

    Population by Age Group

    0-9:

    0-9 Years

    10-17:

    10-17 Years

    18-24:

    18-24 Years

    25-64:

    25-64 Years

    65-74:

    65-74 Years

    75+:

    75+ Years

    Education Level

    • Less Than 9th Grade
    • High School Degree
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor Degree
    • Graduate Degree
    75,879

    Total Households

    2

    Average Household Size

    $114,443

    Average individual Income

    Households with Children

    With Children:

    Without Children:

    Marital Status

    Married
    Single
    Divorced
    Separated

    Blue vs White Collar Workers

    Blue Collar:

    White Collar:

    Commute Time

    0 to 14 Minutes
    15 to 29 Minutes
    30 to 59 Minutes
    60+ Minutes

    Schools in UPPER WEST SIDE, NY

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    Primary Schools ()
    Middle Schools ()
    High Schools ()
    Mixed Schools ()
    The following schools are within or nearby UPPER WEST SIDE. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
    Type
    Name
    Category
    Grades
    School rating
    Anderson School (The)
    PUBLIC
    K - 8th
    5/5
    Middle School 245 Computer School (The)
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    5/5
    Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    1/5
    Collegiate School
    PRIVATE
    K - 12th
    No rating available
    Metropolitan Montessori School
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 6th
    No rating available
    The Parkside School
    PRIVATE
    Undergrad - Undergrad
    No rating available
    Ps 87 William Sherman
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 5th
    5/5
    Ps 811 Mickey Mantle School
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 8th
    No rating available
    Robert Louis Stevenson School
    PRIVATE
    8th - 12th
    No rating available
    The Ideal School Of Manhattan
    PRIVATE
    K - 12th
    No rating available
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 4th
    No rating available
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 12th
    No rating available
    Edward A Reynolds West Side High School
    PUBLIC
    9th - 12th
    No rating available
    Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 5th
    5/5
    Ps 75 Emily Dickinson
    PUBLIC
    K - 5th
    3/5
    Ps 84 Lillian Weber
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 5th
    5/5
    Middle School 243 Center School
    PUBLIC
    5th - 8th
    5/5
    Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    1/5
    Lafayette Academy
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    4/5
    Ps 333 Manhattan School For Children
    PUBLIC
    K - 8th
    5/5
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    4/5
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    2/5
    Innovation Diploma Plus
    PUBLIC
    10th - 12th
    No rating available
    Frank McCourt High School
    PUBLIC
    9th - 12th
    2/5
    PRIVATE
    7th - 12th
    No rating available
    PRIVATE
    1st - 12th
    No rating available
    Aichhorn School (The)
    PRIVATE
    9th - 12th
    No rating available
    Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    5/5
    Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science (The)
    PUBLIC
    K - 5th
    5/5
    Global Learning Collaborative (The)
    PUBLIC
    9th - 12th
    1/5
    Urban Assembly School For Green Careers (The)
    PUBLIC
    9th - 12th
    No rating available
    Success Academy Charter School-Upper West
    PUBLIC
    K - 8th
    5/5
    Beit Rabban Day School
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 5th
    No rating available
    Alexander Robertson School
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 5th
    No rating available
    Solomon Schechter School Of Manhattan
    PRIVATE
    K - 7th
    No rating available
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 12th
    No rating available
    Ps 165 Robert E Simon
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 5th
    3/5
    Community Action School-Middle School 258
    PUBLIC
    6th - 8th
    2/5
    The Studio School
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 8th
    No rating available
    The Geneva School Of Manhattan West Campus
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 8th
    No rating available
    Stephen Gaynor School
    PRIVATE
    Undergrad - Undergrad
    No rating available
    Twin Parks Montessori School - Central Park
    PRIVATE
    PreK - PreK
    No rating available
    Ps 145 Bloomingdale School (The)
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 5th
    No rating available
    Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
    PUBLIC
    PreK - 5th
    4/5
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 8th
    No rating available
    West Side Montessori School
    PRIVATE
    PreK - K
    No rating available
    Manhattan Children's Center (The)
    PRIVATE
    Undergrad - Undergrad
    No rating available
    Basis Independent Manhattan
    PRIVATE
    K - 6th
    No rating available
    Rodeph Sholom School
    PRIVATE
    PreK - 8th
    No rating available
    The School At Columbia University
    PRIVATE
    K - 8th
    No rating available
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