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New York City, NY vs Upper East Side, NY
New York City, NY vs Upper East Side, NY: What the data shows
New York City, NY is in New York City, NY while Upper East Side, NY is in Upper East Side, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, New York City, NY is the more affordable option at $1,450,400 median — $122,400 less than Upper East Side, NY's $1,572,800. WYLT rates New York City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Upper East Side, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Upper East Side, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. New York City, NY has High violent crime and Moderate property crime. Upper East Side, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, New York City, NY has Low flood risk and Upper East Side, NY has Low flood risk.
New York City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. New York City, NY scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Upper East Side, NY's 95/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — New York City, NY rates 7.3/10 and Upper East Side, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | New York City, NY | Upper East Side, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Settle here |
| Median Price | $1.45M ✓ Lower price | $1.57M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $102K | $149K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 100/100 ✓ More walkable | 95/100 |
| Transit Score | 100/100 ✓ Better transit | 86/100 |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 3 min ✓ Shorter commute | 7 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | B ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | High | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | young professionalsartistsstudents | 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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