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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morris Heights vs Woodlawn

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Bronx

Morris Heights

Bronx

Woodlawn

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Morris Heights, which is served by 1 subway line compared to 0 in Woodlawn.

Median Sale Price
$0
$220K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
7
3
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorris HeightsWoodlawn
Median Sale Price$0$220,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,550$2,150
Active Listings73
Rental Inventory162
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share0.0%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume12
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+15.9%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+250.0%-25.0%
Subway Lines1N/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Morris Heights and Woodlawn saw prices shift 0.0% over the past year. Comparable year-over-year movement suggests both markets are tracking similar citywide conditions.

Neighborhood Profiles

Morris Heights

Morris Heights sits along the Harlem River in the western Bronx, featuring five- and six-story Art Deco and neo-Renaissance apartment buildings along Sedgwick and University Avenues, many with decorative facades and interior courtyards. The 4 train runs along Jerome Avenue, connecting residents directly to Midtown Manhattan. Roberto Clemente State Park anchors the waterfront with 25 acres of athletic fields and a promenade.

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Woodlawn

Woodlawn features single-family homes, co-op buildings, and rental apartments on low-traffic residential blocks adjacent to the historic 400-acre Woodlawn Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark with notable 19th-century mausoleums and monuments. The 4 train terminates at the Woodlawn station providing direct Manhattan access, and Van Cortlandt Park's 1,146 acres of trails and recreation sit to the west.

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Transit Access

Morris Heights

1

181 St (1) — 0.5 mi

191 St (1) — 0.5 mi

Woodlawn

No subway data available

Active Listings

Morris Heights for sale

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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Morris Heights vs Woodlawn: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Morris Heights and Woodlawn both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Morris Heights and Woodlawn generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Morris HeightsWoodlawn
Median Sale Price$0$220,000
Median Rent$2,550/mo$2,150/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%0.0%
Average Days on Market0 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.52 miN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris Heights cheaper than Woodlawn?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Morris Heights or Woodlawn?
Morris Heights has access to 1 subway line and Woodlawn has 0, making Morris Heights the stronger option for transit access. Woodlawn has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Morris Heights or Woodlawn?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Morris Heights and Woodlawn both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Morris Heights or Woodlawn?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Morris Heights and Woodlawn gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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