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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper Manhattan vs Ridgewood

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

Manhattan|Queens

All Upper Manhattan

Manhattan

Ridgewood

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, All Upper Manhattan has the lower median sale price at $643K vs $1.3M in Ridgewood.

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

Commuters have more transit options in All Upper Manhattan, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Ridgewood.

Median Sale Price
$643K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
820
36
Avg Days on Market
84 days
86.5 days
YoY Price Change
+3.6%
+43.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
57
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper ManhattanRidgewood
Median Sale Price$642,500$1,325,000
Median Condo Price$990,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$497,500N/A
Median Rent$3,125$3,385
Active Listings82036
Rental Inventory2038206
Days on Market8486.5
Price Cut Share11.5%19.4%
Monthly Sales Volume578
YoY Price Change+3.6%+43.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.8%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change+6.5%-5.3%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper Manhattan moved +3.6% over the past year, compared to +43.2% in Ridgewood. The +43.2% gain in Ridgewood reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper Manhattan

Upper Manhattan extends from 110th Street to the northern tip of the island, encompassing Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Central Harlem, East Harlem, and Morningside Heights. The housing stock includes prewar elevator co-ops, Art Deco apartment buildings along the Grand Concourse approach, brownstone townhouses, and new construction condominiums. The A/C, 1, and B/D trains provide express service to Midtown and Downtown.

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood features orderly blocks of brick and limestone rowhouses, prewar tenements with decorative cornices, and multi-family buildings constructed between 1905 and 1925, making it one of Queens' most architecturally consistent neighborhoods. The M train runs through the heart of the area with stops at Seneca Avenue, Forest Avenue, and Fresh Pond Road, while the L train connects at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues. Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir border the neighborhood to the south, and the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House, an 18th-century landmark, marks the historic Queens-Brooklyn boundary.

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Transit Access

All Upper Manhattan

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Ridgewood

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper Manhattan for sale

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Ridgewood 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 Upper Manhattan cheaper than Ridgewood?
Yes, All Upper Manhattan has a lower median sale price at $642,500 compared to $1,325,000 in Ridgewood as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, All Upper Manhattan or Ridgewood?
All Upper Manhattan has access to 3 subway lines and Ridgewood has 0, making All Upper Manhattan the stronger option for transit access. Ridgewood has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper Manhattan or Ridgewood?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper Manhattan and Ridgewood 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 Upper Manhattan or Ridgewood?
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 Upper Manhattan and Ridgewood 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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