Upper East Side

Affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.

Welcome to Upper East Side

An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots.
 
Some of America’s most famous families have made their homes on the Upper East Side: the Roosevelts, Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Carnegies were all real-estate pioneers in the early 1900s and developed the neighborhood into a beautiful and posh place to live.
 
Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.
 
Townhouse entrance with two lion statues on stone pillars and white columns.
 

What To Expect

An affordable and spacious apartment for those who require it.
 
The Upper East Side moves at a slower, more relaxed paced than other neighborhoods in Manhattan.
 
Woman walking a white dog in a cone past two people talking on an Upper East Side sidewalk.
 
New York streetscape with a dog walker and busy avenue filled with taxis.
 
The wealth of playgrounds, community centers, and schools make it feel like a suburb within the city.
 
Children scooter on a park court; a New York food cart stands amid a busy crowd.
 

The Lifestyle

Playtime in Central Park, constant culture at your fingertips, and a fun and accessible nightlife.
 
Central Park becomes your playground when you live on the Upper East Side.
 
Central Park pond and spring trees with Manhattan buildings behind them.
 
If you enjoy exercising outdoors, you’ll have no shortage of options for running and biking in Central Park.
 
People overlook a city waterfront; runners and cyclists use a leafy park road.
 
Over on East End, you’ll find the lesser-known but equally beautiful Carl Schurz Park, an intimate space with dog runs and great views of the river.
 
Landscaped park terrace with curved stone walls, flowering beds, mature trees, and people walking.
 
Museum Mile is home to a row of some of the finest museums in the country, including the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum, and the Met.
 
Ornate stone building entrance beside a vaulted interior with a statue and visitors.
 
After dark, nightlife is vibrant on Second Avenue. There are no clubs and no guest lists - karaoke lounges and Irish pubs welcome in anyone and everyone.
 
Friends socialize at a lively bar, sharing drinks and conversation.
 

The Market

Reasonable apartments for diverse budgets, and expansive townhouses for a higher cost.
 
The Upper East Side real estate is the stuff of legends, especially townhouses and luxury doorman buildings on Fifth, Madison, and Park Avenue.
 
Pale townhouse with an ornate red entrance, twin curved staircases, and snow on the steps.
 
The understated green awnings and attentive doorman belie some of the most impressive homes New York City has to offer.
 
A suited person opens a doorway beside an apartment building with a Fifty awning.
 
But further east, one and two-bedroom apartments are some of the most affordable in the city. Young adults and recent New York transplants can find a cozy pre-war apartment for an outer borough price.
 
Apartment buildings with fire escapes and street-level storefronts.
 

You'll Fall In Love With

Staying close to home everything you need is in this sprawling, self-contained Manhattan retreat.
 
Although the Upper East Side can feel far away from the rest of the city, you’ll be so taken by the beauty of this quiet, lush neighborhood that you probably won’t mind.
 
Upper East Side street lined with apartment buildings, parked cars, and a bed of red and yellow tulips.

Overview for Upper East Side, NY

205,232 people live in Upper East Side, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $147,442. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

205,232

Total Population

44 years

Median Age

High

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

$147,442

Average individual Income

Around Upper East Side, NY

There's plenty to do around Upper East Side, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
85
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lorenzo & Marias Kitchen, Sashimi Express II, and Le Charlot.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.16 miles 36 reviews 2.4/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.19 miles 199 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 0.58 miles 173 reviews 3/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.62 miles 9 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Shopping 0.54 miles 68 reviews 2.8/5 stars
Shopping 0.55 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Upper East Side, NY

Upper East Side has 108,027 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Upper East Side do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 205,232 people call Upper East Side home. The population density is 142,265 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

205,232

Total Population

High

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

44 years

Median Age

44 / 56%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
108,027

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$147,442

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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

Schools in Upper East Side, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Upper East 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.
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