Manhattan Neighborhoods Explained Part 1: Upper Manhattan

New York is enormous. There are over 1.6 million people living in the Manhattan borough alone.

If you've never lived in a major city before, it's hard to wrap your head around these numbers. But for New Yorkers, living in such a huge city is pretty special. There are so many boroughs, districts, and neighborhoods one can call home, and every single area is as unique as a person's fingerprint.

If you're planning on moving to the city, thinking about where you're going to live can get overwhelming pretty fast. In this blog, which is part one of a series, we'll walk you through Manhattan's remarkable neighborhoods and what makes each one different from the next. There's a reason why over 450,000 expats and foreigners have flocked to the Manhattan area, and why some New Yorkers have decided to move to Manhattan after spending years in another borough or district. It's just that special.

In this part, we'll go over the neighborhoods located in Upper Manhattan.Let's get started!

Upper East Side

This is one of the largest neighborhoods in Manhattan, which is located between Central Park and the East River. This area has some of the most expensive real estate on the market, so it's generally a neighborhood for wealthier individuals. If you have a budget for rent, this probably isn't the area for you, but those who are able to afford living in the Upper East Side have access to excellent school districts, luscious green spaces, and a lot of different attractions to visit, like museums and stores. If you're a young person looking for a more lively nightlife, this is also likely not a spot you'd want to call home. If you're interested in looking at some of our available properties in the Upper East Side, you can browse here.

Upper West Side

Like the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side is also primarily a residential and shopping area and is home to a lot of artists and blue-collar workers. Upper West Side residents have access to green spaces, like Central Park and Riverside Park, interactive and historical museums, and a lot of private and public schools. While this is a great neighborhood to raise a family, it's also great for young crowds who enjoy eating, drinking, and socializing. Check out some of our Upper West Side listings online.

Harlem

Harlem is one of Manhattan's most diverse and friendly neighborhoods. All of Manhattan's neighborhoods are welcoming and provide a sense of community to its residents, but Harlem's diversity makes it all the more special. There are a lot of universities close by, making Harlem a great place for students, and there's also so much to do, from going to jazz clubs to eating at one-of-a-kind restaurants to exploring a variety of bars. One of the best parts about Harlem is its affordability. You can see our available listings here.

We hope this gives you an informative overview of Upper Manhattan! Our next blog will cover Midtown Manhattan and then our final blog will be dedicated to the neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan.