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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, Upper East Side has the lower median sale price at $1.3M vs $2.1M in Midtown.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Upper East Side offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 3 in Upper East Side.
| Metric | Midtown | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $2,095,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,187,500 | $1,800,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $834,500 | $1,167,500 |
| Median Rent | $6,000 | $4,270 |
| Active Listings | 369 | 1593 |
| Rental Inventory | 409 | 1686 |
| Days on Market | 96 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 22 | 170 |
| YoY Price Change | +19.7% | +31.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +21.2% | +6.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +10.5% | -3.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W | 4 5 6 |
Prices in Midtown moved +19.7% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in Upper East Side. The +31.0% gain in Upper East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
View Full Market ReportTimes Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi
77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 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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