NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Inwood has the lower median sale price at $484K vs $550K in East Village.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find East Village offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in East Village, which is served by 4 subway lines compared to 2 in Inwood.
| Metric | East Village | Inwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $550,000 | $484,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,300,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $697,500 | $435,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,147.5 | $3,000 |
| Active Listings | 134 | 40 |
| Rental Inventory | 832 | 164 |
| Days on Market | 77 | 107 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | -49.7% | +32.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.7% | +20.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +5.5% | 0.0% |
| Subway Lines | F J M Z | 1 A |
Prices in East Village moved -49.7% over the past year, compared to +32.6% in Inwood. Inwood is seeing price appreciation while East Village has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.
View Full Market ReportInwood is Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood, offering a lush and hilly landscape that feels worlds away from the city's concrete canyons. Home to Inwood Hill Park, the last remaining natural forest in Manhattan, the area is a haven for nature lovers. The real estate market is known for providing some of the best value in the borough, featuring spacious Art Deco cooperatives and historic pre-war buildings with views of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers.
View Full Market ReportSecond Ave (F) — 0.5 mi
Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.6 mi
Inwood-207 St (A) — 0.1 mi
207 St (1) — 0.2 mi
215 St (1) — 0.3 mi
Dyckman St (1 A) — 0.3 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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