Upper West Side

NY

New York County, New York

Population 1.6M |Median income $103,931 |16 hospitals

Population
1,629,477
New York County
Median Income
$103,931
+53% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,090,500
+379% vs avg
Median Age
38.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.6M+2%
Median Income
$103,931+49%
Median Home Value
$1,090,500+32%
Poverty Rate
16.5%-7%
Unemployment
7.6%-14%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,197/mo
Poverty Rate
16.5% +16% vs avg
Unemployment 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 64.2%
Work From Home 25.5%
Public Transit 43.8%

Population

White 48.3%
African American 13.7%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
27.2%
Binge Drinking
21%
Physical Inactivity
20.4%
Obesity
19.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.1%
Current Asthma
9.6%
Diabetes
8.9%
Current Smoking
8.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.7%
Dental Visit 64%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 16 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
3
★★★★
1
★★★
3
★★
3
★
0
Average Rating
3.2/5
Total Hospitals
16
With ER
10
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
MOUNT SINAI WEST
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL CENTER
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
VA NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - NY DIV.
NEW YORK · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★☆☆☆
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER
NEW YORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Upper West Side Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Wednesday Evening

NOAA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls

Olympus Recalls ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy Systems Due to Mis-wired Components

FDA · 3d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Premium Food Bubble Gum Over Undeclared Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises Recalls Premium Food Jordan Almonds Over Undeclared Wheat and Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola, LLC Recalls Junebar Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola Recalls Junebar Chocolate Cherry Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Upper West Side, NY? ▼
Upper West Side, NY has a population of 1,629,477 people, located in New York County, New York.
What is the median household income in Upper West Side? ▼
The median household income in Upper West Side, NY is $103,931 per year. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
What is the median home value in Upper West Side? ▼
The median home value in Upper West Side, NY is $1,090,500. Median rent is $2,197/month.
What are the top health concerns in Upper West Side? ▼
The top health indicators in Upper West Side include Short Sleep Duration (35.9%), High Blood Pressure (27.2%), Binge Drinking (21%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Upper West Side? ▼
Upper West Side has 16 hospitals with an average rating of 3.2/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Upper West Side? ▼
The median age in Upper West Side, NY is 38.9 years. 64.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Upper West Side, NY is located in New York County, New York. With a population of 1.6M and a median household income of $103,931, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 16 hospitals with an average rating of 3.2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Upper West Side area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (New York County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.