A recent study by Hastha Kalalu highlights New York's Upper West Side as one of the friendliest neighborhoods in the U.S., ranking eighth. The study evaluated neighborhoods based on affordability, safety, and community, revealing that the UWS, despite its high cost of living and dense population, achieved a friendliness score of over 58. Encompassing family households, a substantial median income, and relatively low crime rates, the UWS showcases that vibrant communities can thrive in even expensive urban settings. The Upper East Side also ranked 21st, further emphasizing the city’s friendly neighborhoods.
The most densely populated and costly neighborhood in the ranking, it's a desired place for moving. The real estate in the area is looked up over 17,000 times daily.
Friendly neighborhoods need more than just nice people - they emerge from a connection of affordability, safety and community rather than just social factors alone.
While most friendly neighborhoods tend to be suburban, New York's Upper West Side proves that even expensive city areas can build strong communities when other factors line up right.
Despite the cost of living soaring 138% more than the national average, the quaint neighborhood boasted enviable traits, such as 33% of the community being comprised of family households.
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