NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Hamilton Heights has the lower median sale price at $645K vs $1.1M in Manhattan.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Hamilton Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Hamilton Heights | Manhattan |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $645,000 | $1,129,900 |
| Median Condo Price | $532,500 | $1,550,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $400,000 | $865,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 83 | 7987 |
| Rental Inventory | 235 | 13608 |
| Days on Market | 76.5 | 64 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.2% | 11.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 7 | 758 |
| YoY Price Change | +20.7% | +2.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.1% | +7.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +22.1% | -0.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A B C D | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Hamilton Heights moved +20.7% over the past year, compared to +2.7% in Manhattan. The +20.7% gain in Hamilton Heights reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.
View Full Market ReportManhattan is the most densely built borough in New York City, stretching 13 miles from Battery Park to Inwood and encompassing over 70 distinct neighborhoods. The housing stock ranges from prewar co-ops on the Upper East Side to luxury glass-tower condominiums in Hudson Yards, from cast-iron loft conversions in SoHo to brownstone townhouses in Harlem. Fourteen subway lines, the PATH train, and multiple ferry routes provide extensive transit coverage.
View Full Market Report145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1) — 0.7 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.1 mi
86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.7 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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