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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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For buyers focused on affordability, Hunts Point has the lower median sale price at $743K vs $900K in East Harlem.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Hunts Point offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in East Harlem, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Hunts Point.
| Metric | East Harlem | Hunts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $900,000 | $743,322 |
| Median Condo Price | $570,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $200,000 | $100,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,250 | $3,200 |
| Active Listings | 79 | 2 |
| Rental Inventory | 378 | 2 |
| Days on Market | 135 | 106 |
| Price Cut Share | 20.3% | 100.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 5 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | +34.3% | +142.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.6% | +73.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -4.8% | -33.3% |
| Subway Lines | 4 5 6 | N/A |
Prices in East Harlem moved +34.3% over the past year, compared to +142.1% in Hunts Point. The +142.1% gain in Hunts Point reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
East 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 ReportHunts Point is a South Bronx neighborhood anchored by the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the world. The residential stock includes prewar walk-up apartments, public housing developments, and a growing number of new affordable and mixed-income buildings. The 6 train at Hunts Point Avenue and Longwood Avenue stations connect to Midtown Manhattan.
View Full Market Report125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi
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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. East Harlem and Hunts Point both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
East Harlem tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Hunts Point moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | East Harlem | Hunts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $900,000 | $743,322 |
| Median Rent | $3,250/mo | $3,200/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | +34.3% | +142.1% |
| Average Days on Market | 135 days | 106 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | 0.60 mi | N/A |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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