Upper East Side

Neighborhood Italian with serious local loyalty.

Welcome to Upper East Side

The Upper East Side, roughly spanning 59th Street to 96th Street and stretching from Fifth Avenue/Central Park east to the East River, is classic, polished, museum-rich, and quietly powerful, where elegance is everyday. Its name reflects its location on the upper (northern) portion of Manhattan’s east side, east of Central Park; as the city expanded north in the 19th century, neighborhoods were labeled by their position relative to Lower Manhattan and the park, creating the “Upper East Side.”
 

Overview

Steeped in classic New York elegance, the Upper East Side combines landmark townhouses, prewar co-ops, and luxury high-rises with the cultural draw of Museum Mile. Life here moves at a gentler pace than downtown, with orderly streets and a lifestyle centered on parks, top schools, galleries, and enduring daily rituals.
 

What to Love

  • Museum Mile mornings
  • Madison Avenue shopping
  • Central Park access
  • Beautiful prewar blocks
  • A “done right” feeling

Where to Eat & Drink

  • JG Melon — No-frills burger institution; unchanged, unapologetic, still great.
  • Sfoglia — Neighborhood Italian with serious local loyalty.
  • Sant Ambroeus (Madison) — Power breakfasts, long lunches, Upper East Side ritual.
  • Bemelmans Bar — Live piano, murals, timeless NYC glamour (go early).
  • The Penrose — Lively but approachable; younger local crowd.

Things to Do

  • Walk Fifth Ave along the park
  • Explore Museum Mile
  • Coffee + a bookstore moment on Madison
  • Sunset stroll along Carl Schurz Park / East River Esplanade

Real Estate Snapshot

The neighborhood is largely defined by co-ops and prewar condos, with newer luxury towers closer to the river, appealing to buyers who prioritize privacy, stability, and long-term value.
 
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Overview for Upper East Side, NY

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.

205,232

Total Population

44 years

Median Age

High

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

$146,602

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Upper East Side, NY

Population Households Employment

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 142,265.775 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

205,232

Total Population

High

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

44

Median Age

44.18 / 55.82%

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
108,027

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$146,602

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

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

Property Listings

Pending
MLS® RLS20073138
Listing Courtesy 1122 Madison Avenue with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$89,500,000

1122 MADISON Avenue PENTHOUSE, New York City, NY 10028
7 Beds 8 Baths 9,350 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20061488
Listing Courtesy Serena Boardman with Sothebys International Realty

$68,000,000

4 E 79th Street, New York City, NY 10075
6 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® RLS20081917
Listing Courtesy Zeve Z Salman with Compass

$49,995,000

18 E 80th Street, New York City, NY 10075
5 Beds 8 Baths 14,125 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20075875
Listing Courtesy Paula Delnunzio with Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

$46,000,000

117 E 70TH Street, New York City, NY 10021
19 Beds 9 Baths 2,400 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20053868
Listing Courtesy Melissa Karen Post with Serhant

$45,500,000

125 E 65TH Street, New York City, NY 10065
6 Beds 8 Baths 14,346 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20049561
Listing Courtesy Adam D Modlin with Modlin Group LLC

$40,000,000

2 E 82nd Street, New York City, NY 10028
5 Beds 8 Baths 12,400 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20068387
Listing Courtesy Jim St. Andre with Compass

$40,000,000

520 Park Avenue PH59, New York City, NY 10065
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,322 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® RLS20071926
Listing Courtesy 1122 Madison Avenue with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$39,000,000

1122 MADISON Avenue FLOOR18, New York City, NY 10028
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,251 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20083836
Listing Courtesy Cathy F Franklin with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$38,750,000

1122 MADISON Avenue FLOOR17, New York City, NY 10028
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,251 Sq.Ft.
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