Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village vs Upper West Side (Central)
Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village (Manhattan) and Upper West Side (Central) (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village scores higher on Safety and Neighborhood Character; Upper West Side (Central) leads on Families and Health. Overall they're 83% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village | Upper West Side (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 | 61/100 (leads) |
| Families | 65/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 20/100 (leads) | 7/100 |
| Schools | 87/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 99/100 (leads) | 80/100 |
| Transit | 88/100 (leads) | 86/100 |
| Safety | 95/100 (leads) | 67/100 |
| Health | 5/100 | 14/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 82/100 | 91/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village | Upper West Side (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 24–25 min | 21–22 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 25–26 min (leads) | 31–32 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 31–32 min | 25–26 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 17–18 min (leads) | 28–30 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 31–32 min (leads) | 33–34 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 30–31 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–30 min | 27–28 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 56–58 min | 53–55 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 55–56 min | 50–52 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 47–50 min | 42–43 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 West Side (Central) better for families?
- Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village and Upper West Side (Central) each suit different families. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village leads on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability, while Upper West Side (Central) leads on Families, Health, and Activities. 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 West Side (Central) compare on safety and schools?
- Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village: 95/100 safety, 87/100 schools. Upper West Side (Central): 67/100 safety, 84/100 schools.
- Are Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village and Upper West Side (Central) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 83% similar across the nine signals we score. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village stands out on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability.
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