Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village vs Upper East Side-Yorkville
Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village (Manhattan) and Upper East Side-Yorkville (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village scores higher on Neighborhood Character and Affordability; Upper East Side-Yorkville leads on Families and Activities. Overall they're 80% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village | Upper East Side-Yorkville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 | 66/100 (leads) |
| Families | 65/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 20/100 (leads) | 8/100 |
| Schools | 87/100 | 88/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 99/100 (leads) | 58/100 |
| Transit | 88/100 (leads) | 86/100 |
| Safety | 95/100 (leads) | 90/100 |
| Health | 5/100 | 16/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 82/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village | Upper East Side-Yorkville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 24–25 min (leads) | 25–26 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 25–26 min (leads) | 35–36 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 31–32 min (leads) | 32–33 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 17–18 min (leads) | 30–31 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 31–32 min | 16–17 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 30–31 min (leads) | 42–44 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–30 min | 28–29 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 56–58 min | 55–57 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 55–56 min | 50–52 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 47–50 min | 36–40 min (leads) |
Typical transit and walking time, leaving between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on a weekday, from each neighborhood's population center; the shorter trip leads. From MTA, NYC DOT and NYC Ferry schedules, so no delays or crowding. Streets © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village or Upper East Side-Yorkville better for families?
- Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village and Upper East Side-Yorkville each suit different families. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village leads on Neighborhood Character, Affordability, and Safety, while Upper East Side-Yorkville leads on Families, Activities, and Health. What's "better" depends on what you prioritize — safety, schools, affordability, or transit. Our neighborhood search can rank them by your own weights.
- How do Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village and Upper East Side-Yorkville compare on safety and schools?
- Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village: 95/100 safety, 87/100 schools. Upper East Side-Yorkville: 90/100 safety, 88/100 schools.
- Are Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village and Upper East Side-Yorkville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 80% similar across the nine signals we score. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village stands out on Neighborhood Character, Affordability, and Safety.
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