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Astoria, NY vs Upper East Side, NY
Astoria, NY vs Upper East Side, NY: What the data shows
Astoria, NY is in Astoria, NY while Upper East Side, NY is in Upper East Side, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Astoria, NY is the more affordable option at $662,700 median — $910,100 less than Upper East Side, NY's $1,572,800. WYLT rates Astoria, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Upper East Side, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Astoria, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Upper East Side, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Astoria, NY has Low flood risk and Upper East Side, NY has Low flood risk.
Upper East Side, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Astoria, NY scores N/A/100 versus Upper East Side, NY's 95/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, Astoria, NY has the higher school rating — Astoria, NY rates 7.6/10 and Upper East Side, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Astoria, NY | Upper East Side, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Settle here |
| Median Price | $663K ✓ Lower price | $1.57M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $82K | $149K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 95/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 86/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 11 min | 7 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.6/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesYoung professionalsFoodies | affluent familiesyoung professionalsstudents near colleges |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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