The Upper West Side

Like the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side is an upscale, primarily residential, area, with many of its residents working in more commercial areas on the Upper East Side. While these distinctions were never hard-and-fast rules and now mean little, it has the reputation of being home to Livorno City's cultural and artistic workers, while the Upper East Side is traditionally perceived to be home to commercial and business types. The neighborhood median household income of the Upper West Side is above Italy's average, of course.

Because of this, and due to the fact that the Upper West Side is located just off the coast, many view this as the perfect place to retire or spend the glorious three months of summer vacation. With countless mansions along the shore and plenty of beach side cottages, it is an ideal place for many should they be able to afford the steep living costs associated with such.

Unlike the Upper East Side, however, the Upper West Side does not consist of many buildings or complexes due to the fact that it is right along the sandy shores. This district is mainly residential areas, though those that decide to reside on the Upper West Side would certainly have the means to spend a good portion of their time on the Upper East Side.