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Upper East Side, NY
Upper East Side · New York County · NY 10021
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Upper East Side, New York City, New York
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Verdict
$1.6M
Median Price
95/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
7 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
73/100
CQuietness
60/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
95/100
WYLT Score70/100
Our Take
Upper East Side is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan: walkable, transit‑ready, with top schools and plenty of dining. It’s expensive and noisy at times, but if you can afford the costs and don’t mind the high taxes, it’s worth the investment.
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The Good
- ✓Extremely walkable with abundant shops and cafes
- ✓Excellent transit and a 7‑minute commute to Midtown
- ✓Prestigious schools and family‑friendly amenities
- ✓Luxury real estate and high‑quality services
Real Talk
- !Housing prices and rents are sky‑high; median rent is $2,754/mo
- !Property taxes and condo fees add substantial ongoing costs
- !Noise from traffic on 5th Avenue and high foot traffic can reduce quietness
- !Limited parking and high demand make owning a car expensive and inconvenient
- $Annual property taxes (~1.5% of home value)
- $Monthly condo maintenance fees (often $2,000+)
- $High cost of utilities and insurance
Best For
affluent familiesyoung professionalsstudents near collegesretirees seeking luxury
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Upper East Side, NY
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer 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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