Upper East Side
- Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Upper East Side
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 76 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$1,507,729
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,576
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Upper East Side Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault239.8national 282.7
- Murder1.4national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery47.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary102.4national 500.1
- Theft1,442.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft33national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$171,717
National
$69,021Families with Children
18%
Top Public Schools Serving Upper East Side
- grade A+
Bronx High School of Science
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 1,023 reviews
- grade A+
Stuyvesant High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,117 reviews
- grade A+
Townsend Harris High School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 673 reviews
- grade A+
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 138 reviews
- grade A+
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 198 reviews
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Rating 4.09 out of 5 76 reviews
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I love the UES! Close enough to Midtown's buzz, yet far enough to get that residential feeling... away from tourists and office buildings. Commute to Midtown and Lower Manhattan is now easy with the Q train. Walking distance to Central Park and Carl Schurz Park are a big plus. I also enjoy shopping at the local bodegas and East Harlem. Great schools and playgrounds make it a good place for a family.
The downside: apartments are very expensive and in not so good shape. Landlords seem to rely on location and hardly invest on their properties or buidings.
The downside: apartments are very expensive and in not so good shape. Landlords seem to rely on location and hardly invest on their properties or buidings.
It's historically been one of the most affluent neighborhoods in New York, and it's notable for its gorgeous architecture and upscale boutiques
They are nice houses, restaurants and schools , it has a really comfort it gives to its residents. To many New Yorkers , it's considered a pretty boring place when you take into account all the other exciting neighborhoods in Manhattan. To outsiders, it's all Gossip Girl and Sex and the City , while to most of us it's home.
They are nice houses, restaurants and schools , it has a really comfort it gives to its residents. To many New Yorkers , it's considered a pretty boring place when you take into account all the other exciting neighborhoods in Manhattan. To outsiders, it's all Gossip Girl and Sex and the City , while to most of us it's home.
The Upper East Side is a middle/upper class neighborhood in manhattan. It's sort of like the upper west sides' twin in some ways (demographics, schools, parks), but different in others. I'd say UES is less liberal and activist as UWS. I think this is because growing up the UES had a lot more super privileged and wealthy families (especially near the park). This still exists, so you may encounter some stuck up rich people, but it's still a beautiful and safe neighborhood with a great family friendly vibe and amazing schools. The entire neighborhood is super safe up to 96th Street and the only thing I'd watch out for are pickpockets in crowded areas. The neighborhood is accessible by the 456 line and the Q, both of which go to Midtown/downtown. I'd definitely recommend raising a family here or on UWS If you're super liberal and want a more *comfortable* neighborhood experience (I say this b/c UES has a lot of super tall buildings so it can feel like living downtown at times.