Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island vs Upper East Side-Yorkville
Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island (Manhattan) and Upper East Side-Yorkville (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island scores higher on Schools and Transit; Upper East Side-Yorkville leads on Neighborhood Character and Activities. Overall they're 95% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island | Upper East Side-Yorkville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 68/100 (leads) | 66/100 |
| Families | 98/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 7/100 | 8/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 98/100 (leads) | 88/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 48/100 | 58/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 90/100 (leads) | 86/100 |
| Safety | 91/100 (leads) | 90/100 |
| Health | 15/100 | 16/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 90/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island | Upper East Side-Yorkville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 21 min (leads) | 25–26 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 31–33 min (leads) | 35–36 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 27–28 min (leads) | 32–33 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 25–26 min (leads) | 30–31 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 8 min (leads) | 16–17 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 39–40 min (leads) | 42–44 min |
| To Long Island City | 23–24 min (leads) | 28–29 min |
| To Jamaica | 49–51 min (leads) | 55–57 min |
| To Flushing | 44–46 min (leads) | 50–52 min |
| To Fordham | 39–42 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 Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island or Upper East Side-Yorkville better for families?
- Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side-Yorkville each suit different families. Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island leads on Schools, Transit, and Family Fit, while Upper East Side-Yorkville leads on Neighborhood Character, Activities, and Families. 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 Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side-Yorkville compare on safety and schools?
- Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island: 91/100 safety, 98/100 schools. Upper East Side-Yorkville: 90/100 safety, 88/100 schools.
- Are Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side-Yorkville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 95% similar across the nine signals we score. Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island stands out on Schools, Transit, and Family Fit.
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