Upper East Side

This peacefully refined Upper Manhattan enclave is one of the city's most sought-after locales.

Welcome to the Upper East Side


A true model of metropolitan class for aspiring sophisticates

This peacefully refined Upper Manhattan enclave is one of the city's most sought-after locales. Bordering Central Park and East River, you'll be in one of New York City's most elegant and fashionable neighborhoods — and you'll have the world's most famous urban park as your very own backyard. Highly walkable and private, the Upper East Side (UES) features a beautiful collection of elegant townhouses and properties with architectural motifs in Georgia Victorian, New Federal, and Art Deco styles.

High aspirations find their foundations in classic apartment high-rises, brick townhouses, and world-class hotels, many of which were built during the roaring 20s. Certain newer condominiums are run like country clubs, and the Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, and Yorkville neighborhoods, particularly, are true marvels of modern luxury living.

In the UES, you'll have everything you want right at your fingertips, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and many of NYC's other most renowned cultural institutions. The Upper East Side real estate market is highly sought after, characterized by its historic brownstones, luxury high-rise condos, and proximity to Central Park. Many of the luxury homes on the Upper East Side showcase classic architecture, modern amenities, and offer an unbeatable blend of sophistication and convenience.

What to Love

  • Central Park, which is home to over eight lakes and ponds, 20,000 trees, and popular concert series
  • Some of the most internationally renowned museums and cultural facilities
  • Luxury shopping and dining throughout Madison Avenue and beyond

Local Lifestyle


With such a marvelous open space like Central Park next door, locals have plenty to do and can enjoy a bit of green amidst the urban atmosphere. The museums of the UES are also nothing short of spectacular, where even the architecture itself is masterful artistry. Altogether, the UES provides locals with everything needed to stay inspired and ready to conquer the day.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping


Some of the most deluxe designer shopping and fine art galleries in New York City are strewn along Madison Avenue, often called the "fashion mecca" of Manhattan. Peruse the most exclusive leather goods and apparel while sipping champagne at Hermes, in a unique store layout that feels equally like a chic department store and a plush penthouse suite. The Ralph Lauren Flagship store provides the most refined menswear for any occasion, and even the experience alone is worth the visit as you explore the incredibly sophisticated mansion with museum-grade displays.

Between Madison and Park Avenues is Daniel by Daniel Boulud, one of the area's many famous luxury dining establishments. There, you'll enjoy exceptional French dishes and desserts in an expansive candle-lit manor, all with attentive tuxedo-clad service. Enjoy yet further decadence with Jean-Georges' New French cuisine, where patrons are treated to a 6-10 course dining experience in a cheerfully bright and pristine dining hall.

Further on, the mall-like 86th Street features more great metropolitan amenities, including major movie theaters and boutique shops that will make you proud to be a New Yorker.

Things to Do


The UES has limitless nightlife opportunities, and thanks to the new 2nd Avenue subway line, local establishments have recently undergone a veritable renaissance.
Enjoy a casually decadent night out at Café Carlyle, a dinner club featuring unique performances that frequently attract high-profile political and celebrity figures. Also, make time for the world-class cultural amenities at the famed Museum Mile, and explore the MET, the Guggenheim, the Smithsonian, and more to your heart's content.

You can take in the East River views in a New York minute by strolling along any of Carl Schurz Park's nine-mile path and seating areas. Of course, the iconic Central Park is worth exploring as much as possible, and it's amazing how well the expansive 843-acre space has been maintained, even while being in perhaps the densest metropolitan urban area in the entire world.

The beloved open space also hosts concerts from the New York Philharmonic and the epic SummerStage concert series, drawing New Yorkers together like nothing else except perhaps the winter and new year festivities in nearby Midtown.

Schools


More than most other parts of New York (and even much of the country), the Upper East Side boasts a large selection of top private schools, including these noteworthy options:

  • Hunter College, Higher ed., Ranked 11th in U.S. News' Top Public Schools in the North
  • Dalton, K–12, Very high SAT and ACT test scores
  • Brearly, K–12, Student-teacher ratio of 7:1
  • Marymount College, Higher ed., Half of all courses have 20 or fewer students
  • Spence, K–12, Very high SAT and ACT test scores, with a  student-teacher ratio of 8:1

 


Overview for Upper East Side, NY

211,375 people live in Upper East Side, where the median age is 41.8 and the average individual income is $119,442.41. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

211,375

Total Population

41.8 years

Median Age

High

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

$119,442.41

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Upper East Side, NY

Upper East Side has 109,842 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. 211,375 people call Upper East Side home. The population density is 114,779.49 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

211,375

Total Population

High

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

41.8

Median Age

43.86 / 56.14%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
109,842

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$119,442.41

Average individual Income

Marital Status

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Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
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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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Brick Church School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
The Spence School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Ps 77 Lower Lab School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Islamic Cultural Center School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Nightingale-Bamford School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Life Sciences Secondary School
PUBLIC
8th - 12th
1/5
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Judith S Kaye High School (The)
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
La Scuola D'Italia
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Talent Unlimited High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Ella Baker School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
East Side Elementray School-Ps 267
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Yorkville East Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
The Hewitt School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Loyola High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
The Brearley School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
The Geneva School Of Manhattan
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Ps 183 Robert L Stevenson
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Yorkville Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Lyce Franais De New York
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Manhattan High School For Girls
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Gillen Brewer School
PRIVATE
PreK - PreK
No rating available
Dominican Academy
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Manhattan International High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
East Side Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
The Allen-Stevenson School
PRIVATE
K - 9th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Marymount School Of Ny
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
The Buckley School
PRIVATE
K - 9th
No rating available
St Stephen Of Hungary School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
The Brearley School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
The Children's Academy
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
The Birch Wathen Lenox School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Ramaz Upper School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
St Ignatius Loyola School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
St Jean Baptiste High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
The Caedmon School
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
St Vincent Ferrer High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
The Chapin School Ltd
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
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