Upper West Side Shul Map
Manhattan's Orthodox heartland — Lincoln Square Synagogue, the Jewish Center, Ohab Zedek and the Young Israel of the West Side a few blocks from Broadway, inside the Manhattan Eruv that began here, with the subway to everything and apartment living by default.
- 6 shuls
- 2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $1,687,800
- Eruv: how to check →
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- Day school
- Walking radius (approx.)
Mikvahs
Day schools
- Manhattan Day School · Pre-K–8
Price range
$$$$
Median home value $1,687,800 · 63% of households rent
Homes & apartments in Upper West Side
A pre-filtered search for Upper West Side. Check each listing against the shuls above to see which are within walking distance.
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Manhattan Eruv. Status line, coverage and the official map, checked 23 September 2026.
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The full relocation guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, schools, and how families actually get around on Shabbos — written for someone deciding whether Upper West Side is the right community for them.
Read the Upper West Side moving guide →The Upper West Side is Manhattan’s Orthodox center, and it works differently from almost every other community on ShulMap: nearly everyone lives in an apartment, nearly everyone walks, and the subway puts all of Manhattan within reach. The shuls cluster between West 76th and West 110th Streets — Lincoln Square Synagogue on Amsterdam Avenue, West Side Institutional Synagogue on West 76th, the Jewish Center on West 86th, the Young Israel of the West Side on West 91st, Congregation Ohab Zedek on West 95th, and Congregation Ramath Orah on West 110th near Columbia.
The community skews Modern Orthodox and young. Many families arrive as singles or newlyweds and later move to the suburbs when they need more space; others stay and raise children in the city. Kosher restaurants and groceries line Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, and the Manhattan Day School serves the neighborhood’s younger children.
Note: the Manhattan Eruv began in 1999 as a local eruv on the Upper West Side and now encloses most of Manhattan; its status is posted every Friday at eruv.nyc. Source: eruv.nyc, checked 23 September 2026 — confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Upper West Side?
Upper West Side has 6 shuls on ShulMap in Manhattan & Riverdale, NY: Lincoln Square Synagogue, Congregation Ohab Zedek, The Jewish Center, Young Israel of the West Side, Congregation Ramath Orah, West Side Institutional Synagogue.
What is Upper West Side like for an observant family?
Manhattan's Orthodox heartland — Lincoln Square Synagogue, the Jewish Center, Ohab Zedek and the Young Israel of the West Side a few blocks from Broadway, inside the Manhattan Eruv that began here, with the subway to everything and apartment living by default.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Upper West Side?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Upper West Side has 6 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Is there an eruv in Upper West Side?
The Manhattan Eruv began in 1999 as a local eruv on the Upper West Side and now encloses most of the borough. Its status is posted every Friday at eruv.nyc. Source: eruv.nyc (Manhattan Eruv Inc.); Lincoln Square Synagogue — West Side Eruv page, checked 23 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
What county is the Upper West Side in?
The Upper West Side is in New York County — the borough of Manhattan — in New York City. It runs roughly from West 59th Street to West 110th Street, between Central Park and the Hudson River.
What is the Jewish population of the Upper West Side?
The Upper West Side has long been one of the most Jewish neighborhoods in Manhattan. Its Orthodox community, mostly Modern Orthodox, numbers in the thousands, with a large population of young singles and couples alongside established families. These are community estimates, not census counts.
Is the Upper West Side a good place for young Orthodox singles and couples?
It is widely known as the center of Modern Orthodox life for young singles and couples in New York. The large shuls run busy minyanim and programming for young professionals, and the neighborhood's apartment stock suits people who are not yet buying a house.
How much does a home cost in Upper West Side?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 10024, which covers Upper West Side, is $1,687,800 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 63% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Upper West Side sits in the $$$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Upper West Side?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Upper West Side. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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