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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Inwood vs Kingsbridge

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Inwood

Manhattan

Kingsbridge

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Kingsbridge has the lower median sale price at $340K vs $484K in Inwood.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Kingsbridge offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in Inwood, which is served by 2 subway lines compared to 1 in Kingsbridge.

Median Sale Price
$484K
$340K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
40
24
Avg Days on Market
107 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+32.6%
+16.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricInwoodKingsbridge
Median Sale Price$484,000$340,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$435,000$251,111.5
Median Rent$3,000$2,595
Active Listings4024
Rental Inventory16438
Days on Market1070
Price Cut Share12.5%16.7%
Monthly Sales Volume23
YoY Price Change+32.6%+16.8%
YoY Rent Change+20.0%+1.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+33.3%
Subway Lines1 A1

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Inwood moved +32.6% over the past year, compared to +16.8% in Kingsbridge. The +32.6% gain in Inwood reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Inwood

Inwood 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.

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is a hilly Bronx neighborhood of prewar apartment buildings, Art Deco co-ops, and two-family homes along the ridge between Broadway and the Major Deegan Expressway. The 1 train at 231st Street and the Metro-North at Marble Hill provide transit to Manhattan. Van Cortlandt Park, the third-largest park in the city, borders the neighborhood to the north with hiking trails and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

Inwood

1A

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

Kingsbridge

1

215 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Inwood 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Inwood vs Kingsbridge: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

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. Inwood and Kingsbridge both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Inwood tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Kingsbridge 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)InwoodKingsbridge
Median Sale Price$484,000$340,000
Median Rent$3,000/mo$2,595/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+32.6%+16.8%
Average Days on Market107 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.09 mi0.74 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inwood cheaper than Kingsbridge?
Kingsbridge is more affordable, with a median sale price of $340,000 vs $484,000 in Inwood. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Inwood or Kingsbridge?
Inwood has access to 2 subway lines and Kingsbridge has 1, making Inwood the stronger option for transit access. Kingsbridge has 1 line, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Inwood or Kingsbridge?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Inwood and Kingsbridge 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 Inwood or Kingsbridge?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Inwood and Kingsbridge 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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