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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Downtown vs All Upper West Side

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Manhattan

All Downtown

Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, All Upper West Side has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $1.5M in All Downtown.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find All Upper West Side offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in All Downtown, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 5 in All Upper West Side.

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
2387
1081
Avg Days on Market
67 days
56 days
YoY Price Change
+11.3%
-10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
242
131

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll DowntownAll Upper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,502,500$1,247,356
Median Condo Price$2,100,000$1,790,968.5
Median Co-op Price$970,000$847,500
Median Rent$5,495$4,750
Active Listings23871081
Rental Inventory47191518
Days on Market6756
Price Cut Share11.5%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume242131
YoY Price Change+11.3%-10.9%
YoY Rent Change+9.4%+5.6%
YoY Inventory Change+0.6%-12.5%
Subway Lines1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z1 2 3 B C

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Downtown moved +11.3% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in All Upper West Side. All Downtown is seeing price appreciation while All Upper West Side has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

All Downtown

Downtown Manhattan encompasses the neighborhoods south of 14th Street, from the glass towers of the Financial District to the cast-iron lofts of SoHo and the brownstone blocks of the West Village. The housing stock includes luxury new-construction condominiums, prewar co-ops, converted warehouse lofts, and historic townhouses. Multiple subway lines converge at Fulton Center and Union Square, and the PATH train connects to New Jersey.

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All Upper West Side

The Upper West Side runs between Central Park and Riverside Park from 59th to 110th Streets, including Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley, and the blocks surrounding the American Museum of Natural History. The housing stock features grand prewar cooperative apartments, Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings, brownstone townhouses, and newer luxury condominiums along the waterfront. The 1/2/3 trains run along Broadway, and the B/C serve Central Park West.

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Transit Access

All Downtown

16ACEJNQRWZ

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.1 mi

Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.3 mi

Franklin St (1) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

All Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

All Downtown for sale

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All Upper West Side for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is All Downtown cheaper than All Upper West Side?
All Upper West Side is more affordable, with a median sale price of $1,247,356 vs $1,502,500 in All Downtown. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, All Downtown or All Upper West Side?
All Downtown has access to 11 subway lines and All Upper West Side has 5, making All Downtown the stronger option for transit access. All Upper West Side has 5 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Downtown or All Upper West Side?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Downtown and All Upper West Side both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in All Downtown or All Upper West Side?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both All Downtown and All Upper West Side gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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