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Upper West Side (Tract 015900)

New York, New York

FIPS 36061015900

Juniper

Upper West Side (Tract 015900) is in the highest 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 5% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,420,698

Higher than 98% of U.S. tracts
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

7.36×

Higher than 89% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

82.2

Higher than 82% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

9,194

Median Age

48.4

Population Density

135,965.69

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Median Income

$156,830

Higher than 93% of U.S. tracts
Median Rent

$2,729

Higher than 95% of U.S. tracts

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

67.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Upper West Side (Tract 015900): frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Upper West Side (Tract 015900)?
The estimated median home value in Upper West Side (Tract 015900) today is $1,420,698, higher than 98% of U.S. tracts.
How much is property tax in Upper West Side (Tract 015900)?
The median annual property tax in Upper West Side (Tract 015900) is $10,001.
Is Upper West Side (Tract 015900) expensive to live in?
Homes in Upper West Side (Tract 015900) cost about 7.36× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Upper West Side (Tract 015900)?
The median gross rent in Upper West Side (Tract 015900) is $2,729 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Upper West Side (Tract 015900)?
Upper West Side (Tract 015900) has a population of 9,194, about 135,965.69 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.4.
What is the weather like in Upper West Side (Tract 015900)?
Upper West Side (Tract 015900) averages 55.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
Is Upper West Side (Tract 015900) at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Upper West Side (Tract 015900)'s FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 82% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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