Carnegie Hill

Explore small boutiques and understated neighborhood favorites

Welcome to Carnegie Hill

Roughly spanning from 59th Street to 96th Street, from Fifth Avenue and Central Park east to the East River, the Upper East Side is classic, polished, museum-rich, and quietly powerful, where elegance is everyday.
 

Overview

Carnegie Hill is named after Andrew Carnegie, whose former mansion still anchors the area and gives the neighborhood its historic identity. Known for its elegant prewar buildings, top-tier schools, and a calm, “lived-in” Upper East Side vibe, Carnegie Hill blends the prestige of being museum-adjacent with the charm of a close-knit, residential community.
 

What To Love

  • Storybook blocks
  • Museum of the City of New York edge
  • Cozy dining pockets
  • Less flash, more charm

Where to Eat & Drink

  • Lexington Candy Shop — Oldest soda fountain in NYC; step back in time.
  • Paola’s — Elegant Italian, deeply rooted in the neighborhood.
  • Sfoglia Upstairs — Cozy, refined, very Carnegie Hill.
  • Wine-over-cocktails area; residents favor intimate dinners.

Things To Do

  • Stroll along Fifth near 92nd–96th
  • Weekend café + park loop
  • Explore small boutiques and understated neighborhood favorites

Real Estate Snapshot

Prewar co-ops and classic Upper East Side apartments define the area, attracting buyers seeking the neighborhood’s prestige paired with a more intimate, community-oriented atmosphere.
 
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Overview for Carnegie Hill, NY

1,018 people live in Carnegie Hill, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $69,824. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,018

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,824

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Carnegie Hill, NY

Carnegie Hill has 354 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carnegie Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,018 people call Carnegie Hill home. The population density is 319,376.148 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,018

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

38.61 / 61.39%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
354

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$69,824

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Property Listings

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