Upper West Side-Lincoln Square vs Upper West Side (Central)
Upper West Side-Lincoln Square (Manhattan) and Upper West Side (Central) (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Upper West Side-Lincoln Square scores higher on Transit and Activities; Upper West Side (Central) leads on Neighborhood Character and Schools. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Upper West Side-Lincoln Square | Upper West Side (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 | 61/100 (leads) |
| Families | 99/100 (leads) | 98/100 |
| Affordability | 3/100 | 7/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 80/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 46/100 | 80/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 90/100 (leads) | 86/100 |
| Safety | 68/100 (leads) | 67/100 |
| Health | 13/100 | 14/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 94/100 (leads) | 91/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Upper West Side-Lincoln Square | Upper West Side (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 16–17 min (leads) | 21–22 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 26–27 min (leads) | 31–32 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 21 min (leads) | 25–26 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 24–25 min (leads) | 28–30 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 30–31 min (leads) | 33–34 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 33–34 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Long Island City | 23–24 min (leads) | 27–28 min |
| To Jamaica | 49–51 min (leads) | 53–55 min |
| To Flushing | 47–49 min (leads) | 50–52 min |
| To Fordham | 43–44 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 Upper West Side-Lincoln Square or Upper West Side (Central) better for families?
- Upper West Side-Lincoln Square and Upper West Side (Central) each suit different families. Upper West Side-Lincoln Square leads on Transit, Activities, and Families, while Upper West Side (Central) leads on Neighborhood Character, Schools, and Affordability. 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 West Side (Central) compare on safety and schools?
- Upper West Side-Lincoln Square: 68/100 safety, 80/100 schools. Upper West Side (Central): 67/100 safety, 84/100 schools.
- Are Upper West Side-Lincoln Square and Upper West Side (Central) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Upper West Side-Lincoln Square stands out on Transit, Activities, and Families.
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