Living in Upper West Side
Upper West Side is a city in New York, United States, home to 226,989 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 1%, #13 of 3,933), city lovers (top 1%, #15 of 4,114), couples without children (DINKs) (top 2%, #36 of 3,053).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Upper West Side
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Upper West Side ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #6,890 of 11,898 | #542 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,695 of 9,771 | #488 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,359 of 8,006 | #424 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,361 of 6,237 | #305 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,041 of 9,474 | #253 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,125 of 9,474 | #140 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,901 of 10,762 | #249 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #73 of 4,537 | #7 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #60 of 4,444 | #6 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #36 of 3,053 | #7 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,834 of 7,271 | #255 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #555 of 6,227 | #27 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #13 of 3,933 | #4 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #209 of 2,119 | #12 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,920 of 8,006 | #339 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,365 of 12,111 | #677 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #15 of 4,114 | #4 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #488 of 7,271 | #93 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #725 of 9,474 | #137 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #16,686 of 18,063 | #1030 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,730 of 16,523 | #769 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #17,690 of 18,063 | #1038 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,507 of 16,523 | #274 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,571 of 21,167 | #186 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,147 of 12,111 | #390 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #1,020 of 6,413 | #225 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,407 of 12,111 | #175 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #59 of 4,750 | #5 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Manhattan (New York) 1 km
- Guttenberg (New Jersey) 2 km
- East Harlem 3 km
- West New York 3 km
- Fairview (New Jersey, 14,451 residents) 3 km
- North Bergen 4 km
- Cliffside Park 4 km
- Union City (New Jersey) 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.