NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Central Harlem has the lower median sale price at $865K vs $1.3M in All Upper East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Central Harlem offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Central Harlem, which is served by 10 subway lines compared to 3 in All Upper East Side.
| Metric | All Upper East Side | Central Harlem |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,332,500 | $865,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,800,000 | $899,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,167,500 | $417,500 |
| Median Rent | $4,270 | $3,250 |
| Active Listings | 1593 | 359 |
| Rental Inventory | 1686 | 661 |
| Days on Market | 59 | 124 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 170 | 17 |
| YoY Price Change | +31.0% | +20.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +6.9% | +5.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -3.7% | +14.0% |
| Subway Lines | 4 5 6 | 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D |
Prices in All Upper East Side moved +31.0% over the past year, compared to +20.1% in Central Harlem. The +31.0% gain in All Upper East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
The 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 ReportCentral Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.
View Full Market Report77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi
125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi
135 St (2 3) — 0.4 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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