Upper West Side

Has Classic family-friendly/luxury housing stock, strong condo/co-op pricing, and steady demand.

Welcome to Upper West Side

Roughly stretching from West 59th to West 110th Street, between Central Park and the Hudson River, the Upper West Side offers a park-to-river lifestyle full of culture, warmth, and that quintessential “real New York home” feeling. Its name reflects its location on the upper (northern) west side of Manhattan, distinguishing it from the Upper East Side.
 

Overview

The Upper West Side is designed for comfortable, vibrant living: tree-lined avenues, grand prewar buildings, excellent schools, and a neighborhood rhythm that balances energy with stability. Broadway brings the buzz, while the side streets offer quiet respite.
 

What to love

  • Central Park + Riverside Park
  • Prewar beauty
  • Family-friendly energy
  • Cultural institutions
  • Great everyday food

Where to Eat & Drink

  • Barney Greengrass — Classic appetizing store; New York through and through.
  • Cafe Luxembourg — All-day brasserie energy; always buzzing.
  • The Ribbon — Reliable, stylish, neighborhood-approved.
  • Prohibition — Jazz + cocktails, true Upper West Side character.
  • Dead Poet — Literary-themed pub, very local crowd.

Things to do

  • Riverside Park bike/run
  • Museum + café afternoon
  • Broadway stroll 
  • Classic neighborhood brunch and a bookstore stop

Real Estate Snapshot

A strong mix of prewar co-ops, townhouses, and condos; many buyers choose UWS for space, long-term value, and lifestyle quality.

 
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Overview for Upper West Side, NY

217,067 people live in Upper West Side, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $126,498. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

217,067

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

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

$126,498

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Upper West Side, NY

Upper West Side has 106,031 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. 217,067 people call Upper West Side home. The population density is 137,467 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

217,067

Total Population

High

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

45 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

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
106,031

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$126,498

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

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American Museum of Natural History entrance with a T. rex exhibition banner above its central statue. Dinosaur skeletons fill the American Museum of Natural History’s grand hall beneath its ornate ceiling. Upper West Side skyline above autumn trees and waterfront American Museum of Natural History entrance framed by a stone arch and colorful flower beds. Rowboats cross a leafy Central Park lake, with the San Remo’s twin towers behind them. Upper West Side brick apartment buildings with ornate cornices and bay windows in warm sunlight. Central Park lake reflecting Upper West Side buildings, framed by bare branches and autumn foliage.

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