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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown West has the lower median sale price at $990K vs $1.1M in Manhattan.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown West offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown West, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 5 in Manhattan.
| Metric | Manhattan | Midtown West |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,129,900 | $990,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,550,000 | $1,234,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $865,000 | $570,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,750 | $4,700 |
| Active Listings | 7987 | 408 |
| Rental Inventory | 13608 | 1205 |
| Days on Market | 64 | 111 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.7% | 9.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 758 | 29 |
| YoY Price Change | +2.7% | -7.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | +4.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -0.5% | +17.6% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | 1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Manhattan moved +2.7% over the past year, compared to -7.9% in Midtown West. Manhattan is seeing price appreciation while Midtown West has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Manhattan 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 ReportMidtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.
View Full Market Report81 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
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi
57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 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.
With 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, I can help you find the right neighborhood for your lifestyle and budget.
