The Upper East Side is one of Manhattan's most established and desirable neighborhoods, stretching from 59th Street to 96th Street between Fifth Avenue and the East River. Known for its elegant architecture, Michelin-star restaurants, Central Park, numerous educational opportunities and a plethora of cultural institutions such as the Park Avenue Armory, The Frick, The Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Neue Gallerie and the 92nd Street Y. Offering a sophisticated lifestyle with residential character without feeling overly hectic.
The neighborhood has a mix of grand prewar co-ops, classic townhouses, luxury condominiums, and newer developments. Fifth Avenue and Central Park provide its iconic elegance, while Madison, Park, Lexington, Third, and Second Avenues offer restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and everyday conveniences.
One of the Upper East Side's greatest strengths is its distinct neighborhood personalities. Lenox Hill is polished and convenient, Carnegie Hill is refined and residential, and Yorkville is more relaxed and casual. Together, they create a neighborhood that offers something for almost every lifestyle.
What makes the Upper East Side special: Central Park + culture + beautiful homes + great restaurants + excellent transportation + a true residential community.
Overall: The Upper East Side offers a rare combination of Manhattan sophistication and everyday livability-a place where you can enjoy world-class museums and restaurants while still knowing your local coffee shop, walking through the park, and feeling part of a neighborhood.
205,232 people live in Upper East Side, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $146,602. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Upper East Side, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Eli's Bread, S & A 96 Candy Store, and Peter Elliot Women.
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| Dining · $$$$ | 0.68 miles | 12 reviews | 2.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.94 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.92 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 6 reviews | 2.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.53 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.67 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Upper East Side has 108,027 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Upper East Side do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 205,232 people call Upper East Side home. The population density is 142,266 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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