NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper West Side (Central)
New York · New York · 101,153 residents · 0.913 sq mi
The short version
Upper West Side (Central) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,448,497. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 101% more than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Upper West Side (Central); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
101,153
Population density
110,792 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$162,107
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$134,537
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.5%
Public administration14.5%
Information5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
Retail trade2.3%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Wholesale trade1%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,448,497
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,734
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.0%
63.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(72,167)
Black4.3%(4,362)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(12,599)
Asian6.2%(6,236)
Other5.7%(5,789)
Diversity Score58.3%(58,991)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(72,167)
Black4.3%(4,362)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(12,599)
Asian6.2%(6,236)
Other5.7%(5,789)
Diversity Score58.3%(58,991)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
20.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York?
Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York has about 101,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York?
The typical household in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York earns about $162,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York expensive?
In Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,448,497, and the typical rent is about $2,734 a month.
How educated are people in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York?
About 80.4% of adults age 25 and over in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York?
About 9.0% of people in Upper West Side (Central), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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