Classic Charm Meets Cultural Heartbeat
The Upper West Side is where timeless architecture meets New York’s cultural soul. Known for its gracious pre-war buildings, leafy streets, and intellectual energy, this neighborhood offers a rare blend of beauty, history, and livability.
Many buildings date back to the early 20th century, with elegant lobbies, crown moldings, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and the kind of solid construction that modern buildings rarely match. These are often co-ops—ideal for buyers planning to put down roots for five to seven years or more.
The neighborhood also features a wide selection of condominiums, from modest post-war options to soaring new developments that blend pre-war proportions with modern finishes and amenities. There are approximately 400 condo buildings on the Upper West Side, including historic conversions and glassy newcomers—some still under construction.
For buyers seeking a more intimate living experience, the UWS is rich with boutique buildings, especially between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue or west of Broadway, many with fewer than 40 units and a more residential feel.
Culturally, the neighborhood is unmatched. It's long been home to the people who shape New York’s creative landscape—actors, writers, musicians, professors—and institutions like Columbia University, Juilliard, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History give it a distinctly intellectual and artistic vibe.
Spanning roughly 50 blocks from 59th to 110th Street and stretching from Central Park to the Hudson River, the Upper West Side is also a shopper’s and foodie’s paradise. Broadway offers everything from hardware to haute cuisine, while Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues are lined with beloved local restaurants and independent boutiques.
Above all, the Upper West Side offers a sense of community. Whether you’re a new transplant, or a lifelong New Yorker looking for your next chapter, this neighborhood offers a rare mix of old-world charm, cultural depth, and easygoing elegance.
164,388 people live in Upper West Side, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $114,443. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Upper West Side, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sarah Ruth's Bakery, Nancy Halal Food Truck, and Davocadoguy.
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| Dining | 4.42 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.05 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.31 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.64 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.29 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.67 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.28 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.16 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.24 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.15 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.42 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.2 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.89 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.46 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Upper West Side has 75,879 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. 164,388 people call Upper West Side home. The population density is 136,816.4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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