Why Families Are Flocking to Live on the Upper West Side

3/13/17

Manhattan seems to have a neighborhood to suit every style, from artsy enclaves Alphabet City to fast-paced business hubs, like the Financial District and Midtown. However, if there’s one neighborhood that’s always been a hit for families, it’s the Upper West Side. This charming upper Manhattan neighborhood has been wooing parents and parents-to-be for decades, and it’s only getting better. From great schools to great shopping, here’s why families are flocking to the Upper West Side.

Amazing schools: Whether you decide to go private or public, the Upper West Side is full of amazing educational opportunities for children. For those who take the private route, schools like the Trinity School, The Calhoun Schoool, and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School offer peerless co-educational opportunities. Parents can also have their pick of single-sex schools, like the Collegiate School, conveniently located on 78th Street, just blocks from new family-friendly luxury condo developments, like The Astor, as well as being within walking distance of the Museum of Natural History and both Central and Riverside Parks.


Great restaurants: Don’t feel like cooking? That’s hardly a problem if you call the Upper West Side home. While other neighborhoods may leave you stuck choosing from greasy spoons and sandwich shops, the Upper West Side is home to some of the city’s best restaurants. Enjoy beautifully-prepared sushi at Tenzan on Columbus, modern takes on Chinese classics at RedFarm on Broadway, or indulge your pastrami craving with a stop at Barney Greengrass on Amsterdam.

Stellar beauty services: Being a parent doesn’t have to mean going un-pampered. If you’re eager to get beautified, there’s no better neighborhood than the UWS to help you out. Get the best cut of your life at Lovella, enjoy amazing color services at Fox & Jane’s Upper West Side outpost, enjoy a manicure at Perfect Polish, or treat yourself to a relaxing massage at Taiji Body Work. No matter what part of the neighborhood you live in, there are countless spa services just a hop, skip, and jump away.

Amazing exercise opportunities: Staying fit is no challenge at all if you call the Upper West Side home. This neighborhood is home to virtually every workout space you can imagine, from gorgeous at-home gyms and yoga space in luxury buildings like The Chatsworth to the newest classes. Home to three SoulCycle studios, more than a dozen yoga studios welcoming practitioners of all skill levels, two Pure Barre studios, two CrossFit gyms, and numerous parks perfect for a jog, it’s no wonder Upper West Siders are some of the city’s fittest people.

The city’s best shopping: Shopaholics, start your engines! The Upper West Side is an untapped gem of shopping opportunities, like rag & bone and Theory on Columbus, Barney’s and Bloomingdale’s on Broadway, multiple outposts of teen hotspot Olive & Bette’s, and even bargain shopping at Century 21, just steps from Lincoln Center.

Whether you’re a fitness buff eager to have your finger on the pulse of the latest exercise trends or a parent who wants to provide the best education for their kids, the Upper West Side is home to a wealth of opportunities just waiting to be embraced.

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