NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, All Upper Manhattan has the lower median sale price at $643K vs $689K in East Harlem.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find All Upper Manhattan offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | All Upper Manhattan | East Harlem |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $642,500 | $688,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $990,000 | $663,250 |
| Median Co-op Price | $497,500 | $499,911 |
| Median Rent | $3,125 | $2,950 |
| Active Listings | 820 | 65 |
| Rental Inventory | 2038 | 351 |
| Days on Market | 84 | 73 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 57 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | +3.6% | -2.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.8% | +1.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +6.5% | +8.3% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A C | 4 5 6 |
Prices in All Upper Manhattan moved +3.6% over the past year, compared to -2.1% in East Harlem. All Upper Manhattan is seeing price appreciation while East Harlem has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
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.
View Full Market ReportEast Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.
View Full Market Report181 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
125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 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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