NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, All Midtown has the lower median sale price at $905K vs $1.3M in All Upper East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find All Midtown offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in All Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 3 in All Upper East Side.
| Metric | All Midtown | All Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $905,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,275,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $631,500 | $1,167,500 |
| Median Rent | $4,940 | $4,270 |
| Active Listings | 2083 | 1593 |
| Rental Inventory | 3582 | 1686 |
| Days on Market | 69 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 152 | 170 |
| YoY Price Change | -11.7% | +31.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.6% | +6.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +6.5% | -3.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W | 4 5 6 |
Prices in All Midtown moved -11.7% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in All Upper East Side. All Upper East Side is seeing price appreciation while All Midtown has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
All Midtown occupies a central section of Manhattan, featuring a blend of historic pre-war architecture and contemporary high-rises. Dense subway coverage connects to all boroughs, with adjacency to Central Park, Bryant Park, and major cultural landmarks. Residential properties range from renovated walk-ups to modern condominium buildings.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper East Side stretches along Central Park from 59th to 96th Streets, encompassing Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, and the Museum Mile. The housing stock is predominantly prewar cooperative apartments in white-glove doorman buildings, complemented by luxury condominiums and historic limestone townhouses. The 4/5/6 trains run along Lexington Avenue, and the Q train serves Second Avenue with newer stations.
View Full Market ReportTimes Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi
77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi
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.
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