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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Midtown

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

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All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Midtown

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, All Upper West Side has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $2.1M in Midtown.

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 Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 5 in All Upper West Side.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$2.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
1081
369
Avg Days on Market
56 days
96 days
YoY Price Change
-10.9%
+19.7%
Monthly Sales Volume
131
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideMidtown
Median Sale Price$1,247,356$2,095,000
Median Condo Price$1,790,968.5$2,187,500
Median Co-op Price$847,500$834,500
Median Rent$4,750$6,000
Active Listings1081369
Rental Inventory1518409
Days on Market5696
Price Cut Share10.5%7.0%
Monthly Sales Volume13122
YoY Price Change-10.9%+19.7%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%+21.2%
YoY Inventory Change-12.5%+10.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper West Side moved -10.9% over the past year, compared to +19.7% in Midtown. Midtown is seeing price appreciation while All Upper West Side has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Midtown

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

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Transit Access

All Upper West Side

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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

Midtown

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Times 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

Active Listings

All Upper West Side for sale

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Midtown 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 West Side cheaper than Midtown?
Yes, All Upper West Side has a lower median sale price at $1,247,356 compared to $2,095,000 in Midtown 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 West Side or Midtown?
All Upper West Side has access to 5 subway lines and Midtown has 19, making Midtown 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 Upper West Side or Midtown?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper West Side and Midtown 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 West Side or Midtown?
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 West Side and Midtown 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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