NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
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For buyers focused on affordability, New Hyde Park has the lower median sale price at $499K vs $983K in Lower East Side.
Commuters have more transit options in Lower East Side, which is served by 6 subway lines compared to 0 in New Hyde Park.
| Metric | Lower East Side | New Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $982,500 | $498,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,100,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $710,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,895 | $0 |
| Active Listings | 179 | 1 |
| Rental Inventory | 380 | 1 |
| Days on Market | 113 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 15.1% | 0.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 10 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | +41.4% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.9% | 0.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +4.1% | -50.0% |
| Subway Lines | B D F J M Z | N/A |
Prices in Lower East Side moved +41.4% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in New Hyde Park. The +41.4% gain in Lower East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.
View Full Market ReportNew Hyde Park is a residential Queens neighborhood on the Nassau County border, featuring single-family Colonial and Cape Cod homes with private driveways and landscaped yards. The LIRR New Hyde Park station on the Hempstead Branch provides commuter rail service to Penn Station. The neighborhood's low-rise residential character and proximity to Long Island make it one of the most suburban-feeling areas within New York City limits.
View Full Market ReportEast Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi
Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi
Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi
Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi
No subway data available
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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