NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Kew Gardens has the lower median sale price at $260K vs $1.2M in All Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Kew Gardens offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in All Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Kew Gardens.
| Metric | All Upper West Side | Kew Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,247,356 | $260,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,790,968.5 | $410,670 |
| Median Co-op Price | $847,500 | $260,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,750 | $2,795 |
| Active Listings | 1081 | 65 |
| Rental Inventory | 1518 | 119 |
| Days on Market | 56 | 88 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.5% | 15.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 131 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | -10.9% | -5.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.6% | +18.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -12.5% | -8.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | N/A |
Prices in All Upper West Side moved -10.9% over the past year, compared to -5.5% in Kew Gardens. Both markets have seen price softening, with All Upper West Side declining more sharply over the measured period.
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.
View Full Market ReportKew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its historic pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.
View Full Market Report86 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
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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.
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