NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Manhattan has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.2M in Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Manhattan offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Manhattan | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,129,900 | $1,247,356 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,550,000 | $1,790,968.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $865,000 | $847,500 |
| Median Rent | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 7987 | 1081 |
| Rental Inventory | 13608 | 1518 |
| Days on Market | 64 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.7% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 758 | 131 |
| YoY Price Change | +2.7% | -10.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | +5.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -0.5% | -12.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Manhattan moved +2.7% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Manhattan is seeing price appreciation while Upper West Side 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 ReportThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
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
86 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
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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