Midtown

A home to a world-class cultural scene, plus an endless array of options for shopping, eating, and drinking.

Welcome to Midtown

 
The world’s largest central business district.
 
Busy Midtown Manhattan is home to iconic attractions like Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art, and architectural landmarks including the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Flatiron Building, and the Empire State Building. Concerts are held at Radio City Music Hall in Rockefeller Center, or Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers.
 

Welcome to Midtown East

 
Steps from Manhattan’s most iconic sites, Midtown East is home to a world-class cultural scene, plus an endless array of options for shopping, eating, and drinking.
 
Midtown East is the New York City that everyone around the world knows from TV shows and postcards. Home to iconic skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and United Nations Headquarters, this timeless, architecturally important neighborhood is at the heart of it all, while its serene, tree-lined cross streets house some of Manhattan’s most prestigious and sought-after residential buildings.
 
The nexus of the neighborhood is Grand Central Station, one of the most historic landmarks of public transportation in the country.
 

What to Expect

 
A convenient neighborhood in the center of Manhattan that provides A-list cultural attractions and easy access to anywhere in the city.
 

The Lifestyle

 
Vibrant and bustling, with all the best of Manhattan living mere steps from your front door.

Bryant Park is a popular hub in Midtown no matter the time of year. During the summer, people gather for yoga classes, outdoor movie screenings, and picnics. Come winter, neighbors spend afternoons ice skating here. It's perhaps most used during the day as a great way for those that work in the area to take a much needed break from the work day.

The upscale shopping of Madison and Fifth Avenues, from Tiffany and Co. to Saks, are always busy with locals and visitors alike. Nearby the waterfront East River running path, you’ll find United Nations Plaza is a popular tourist attraction and a space symbolic of international diplomacy.
 

The Market

 
A mix of new development luxury condos and prestigious co-ops, plus more affordable walk-up rentals.
 
With an array of of stately prewar towers and sleek full-service high-rises, there are lots of options in Midtown East, particularly at the higher end of the market. Classic townhouses provide even more options for spacious luxury homes. Beyond the luxury condo and coop buildings, renters will find plenty of options, particularly in the Turtle Bay section east of Lexington Avenue.
 

Boundaries

 
East to West East River to Sixth Ave.

North to South 59th St. to 42nd St.

Nearby Neighborhoods Upper East Side, Murray Hill and the Theater District.
 

Nearest Subways

 
4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, B, D, F, M, 7
 
 

Overview for Midtown, NY

52,912 people live in Midtown, where the median age is 32.4 and the average individual income is $103,622. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

52,912

Total Population

32.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$103,622

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Midtown, NY

Midtown has 29,005 households, with an average household size of 1.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Midtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 52,912 people call Midtown home. The population density is 99,436.96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

52,912

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

32.4

Median Age

48.29 / 51.71%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
29,005

Total Households

1.77

Average Household Size

$103,622

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Midtown, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Midtown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
River School (The)
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
2nd - 8th
No rating available
The Churchill School & Center
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Unity Center For Urban Technologies
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
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