Upper West Side-Lincoln Square vs Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
Upper West Side-Lincoln Square (Manhattan) and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Upper West Side-Lincoln Square scores higher on Activities and Families; Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island leads on Safety and Schools. Overall they're 90% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Upper West Side-Lincoln Square | Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 | 68/100 (leads) |
| Families | 99/100 (leads) | 98/100 |
| Affordability | 3/100 | 7/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 80/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 46/100 | 48/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Safety | 68/100 | 91/100 (leads) |
| Health | 13/100 | 15/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 94/100 (leads) | 90/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Upper West Side-Lincoln Square | Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 16–17 min (leads) | 21 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 26–27 min (leads) | 31–33 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 21 min (leads) | 27–28 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 24–25 min (leads) | 25–26 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 30–31 min | 8 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 33–34 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Long Island City | 23–24 min | 23–24 min |
| To Jamaica | 49–51 min | 49–51 min |
| To Flushing | 47–49 min | 44–46 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 43–44 min | 39–42 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 West Side-Lincoln Square or Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island better for families?
- Upper West Side-Lincoln Square and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island each suit different families. Upper West Side-Lincoln Square leads on Activities and Families, while Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island leads on Safety, Schools, and Family Fit. 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 West Side-Lincoln Square and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island compare on safety and schools?
- Upper West Side-Lincoln Square: 68/100 safety, 80/100 schools. Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island: 91/100 safety, 98/100 schools.
- Are Upper West Side-Lincoln Square and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island similar neighborhoods?
- They're 90% similar across the nine signals we score. Upper West Side-Lincoln Square stands out on Activities and Families.
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