NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Morningside Heights has the lower median sale price at $975K vs $1.1M in Manhattan.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Morningside Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Manhattan | Morningside Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,129,900 | $975,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,550,000 | $1,712,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $865,000 | $655,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,750 | $4,425 |
| Active Listings | 7987 | 80 |
| Rental Inventory | 13608 | 100 |
| Days on Market | 64 | 35 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 758 | 9 |
| YoY Price Change | +2.7% | +4.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | +2.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -0.5% | -14.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Manhattan moved +2.7% over the past year, compared to +4.8% in Morningside Heights. The +4.8% gain in Morningside Heights reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that 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 ReportMorningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.
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
116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1 A B C D) — 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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