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New York City, NY
New York City · New York County · NY 10024
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$1.7M
Median Price
98/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
10 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
98/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
Upper West Side is a high‑cost, high‑income neighborhood with excellent walkability and transit. It’s great for people who value proximity to Midtown and quality schools, but the price tag and density will feel heavy for most families and renters.
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The Good
- ✓Unmatched walk score of 98 and transit score of 79
- ✓High median household income ($167k) and strong job market
- ✓Excellent public school options (average rating 7.3)
- ✓Close to Midtown Manhattan – 10‑minute commute
Real Talk
- !Median home price over $1.7 million – out of reach for most
- !Rent of $2,760 a month is high even for Manhattan standards
- !Noise and foot traffic are constant; there are few quiet streets
- !Parking is extremely limited and costly
- $Property taxes are among the highest in NYC
- $Utility and maintenance fees add up quickly
- $High cost of groceries and dining out
Best For
Young professionalsFamilies with childrenTransit‑dependent commutersWalkers who value city amenities
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
New York City, NY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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