Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley vs Washington Heights (South)
Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley (Manhattan) and Washington Heights (South) (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley scores higher on Safety and Health; Washington Heights (South) leads on Schools and Affordability. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley | Washington Heights (South) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 39/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Families | 86/100 (leads) | 81/100 |
| Affordability | 10/100 | 20/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 8/100 | 30/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 76/100 | 76/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 79/100 (leads) | 68/100 |
| Safety | 47/100 (leads) | 23/100 |
| Health | 14/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
| Activities | 89/100 (leads) | 81/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley | Washington Heights (South) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 24–25 min (leads) | 34–36 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 34–35 min (leads) | 42–44 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 28–29 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 31–32 min (leads) | 42–44 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 38–40 min (leads) | 48–50 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 39–42 min (leads) | 48–49 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–31 min (leads) | 40–42 min |
| To Jamaica | 56–58 min (leads) | 65–67 min |
| To Flushing | 54–55 min (leads) | 63–65 min |
| To Fordham | 38–40 min | 30–33 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-Manhattan Valley or Washington Heights (South) better for families?
- Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley and Washington Heights (South) each suit different families. Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley leads on Safety, Health, and Transit, while Washington Heights (South) leads on Schools, Affordability, and Neighborhood Character. 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-Manhattan Valley and Washington Heights (South) compare on safety and schools?
- Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley: 47/100 safety, 8/100 schools. Washington Heights (South): 23/100 safety, 30/100 schools.
- Are Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley and Washington Heights (South) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley stands out on Safety, Health, and Transit.
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