Upper West Side, New York, NY

Living in Upper West Side

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Bikeability 100
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Walkability 99
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 100
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 53
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Schools 74
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Residents

223k Population -40 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
44% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black7%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household44%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$120k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more32%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van7%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation63%
Taxicab4%
Walked13%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$1M Median Home Value +$239k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$369 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier55%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$1.5M to $1.99M11%
$2M or more33%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Upper West Side

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
New York County26

Property Crime in Upper West Side

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
New York County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upper West Side

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Upper West Side, New York, NY

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The Smith School
0 miles, E
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Calhoun School
0 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Upper West Side, New York, NY

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CUNY Hunter College
1 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Lenox Hill Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
5 miles, E
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