NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown South has the lower median sale price at $850K vs $1.6M in West Village.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown South, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 2 in West Village.
| Metric | Midtown South | West Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $850,000 | $1,615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,760,000 | $2,825,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $610,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,100 | $5,695 |
| Active Listings | 69 | 161 |
| Rental Inventory | 208 | 477 |
| Days on Market | 48 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 25 |
| YoY Price Change | +0.2% | +2.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.2% | +3.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +4.5% | +1.3% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W | C E |
Prices in Midtown South moved +0.2% over the past year, compared to +2.5% in West Village. The +2.5% gain in West Village reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
View Full Market ReportThe West Village is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, brownstones, and hidden gardens. The area offers distinctive architectural character unique to this part of the city. The real estate market features historic 19th-century townhouses, cooperatives, and waterfront developments along the Hudson River.
View Full Market Report34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi
Spring St (C E) — 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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