A Luxurious Yet Laid-Back Lifestyle in the Upper West Side
Tucked between the Hudson River and Central Park, the Upper West Side is a quieter and more laid-back slice of Manhattan—right in the heart of all the city’s got to offer. This upscale and mostly residential area is also home to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (NY Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet), the American Museum of Natural History, and Beacon Theatre, among other art-and-cultural hotspots, making it one of Manhattan’s finest high-end cultural hubs.
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The Upper West Side at a Glance
Population
210,000+ Residents
Size
1.9 square miles
5 square kilometers
Transit
Trains: 1, 2, 3, A, C, and D
Nearby Areas
Harlem, Upper East Side, Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown
Living in the Upper West Side
The Community
When you picture iconic tree-lined streets of a Manhattan neighborhood—as seen in movies and TV like You’ve Got Mail, Seinfeld, and 30 Rock—you’re probably picturing the Upper West Side. Throughout the neighborhood, there are also plenty of unique local businesses and restaurants to be found, as well as some of the best grocery stores and specialty markets in the city. Riverside Park is a favorite local hangout for outdoor activity, too.
The Homes
The Upper West Side is an elegant yet comfortable blend of homey neighborhood charm and regal luxury apartment towers. Homes do range on the pricier side, with median sales sitting at about $1.1 million, but residents love the laid-back vibe, the small-town neighborhood feel, and the convenience to nearby commercial areas like Midtown Manhattan.
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