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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Upper West Side

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Belmont

Bronx

Upper West Side

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Belmont.

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
2
1081
Avg Days on Market
0 days
56 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
131

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$0$1,247,356
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,790,968.5
Median Co-op PriceN/A$847,500
Median Rent$2,850$4,750
Active Listings21081
Rental Inventory141518
Days on Market056
Price Cut Share0.0%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume2131
YoY Price Change0.0%-10.9%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+5.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-12.5%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Both markets have seen price softening, with Upper West Side declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Belmont

Belmont is a compact Bronx neighborhood centered on Arthur Avenue, known for its Italian specialty food shops and restaurants. The building stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and scattered two-family brick homes. The B/D trains at Fordham Road and the Metro-North Fordham station are within walking distance, and the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden border the neighborhood.

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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

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

Belmont for sale

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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 Belmont cheaper than Upper West Side?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Belmont or Upper West Side?
Belmont has access to 0 subway lines and Upper West Side has 5, making Upper West Side the stronger option for transit access. Belmont has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Belmont or Upper West Side?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and 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 Belmont or 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 Belmont and 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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