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 $3.8M in Soho.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Morningside Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Soho, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 5 in Morningside Heights.
| Metric | Morningside Heights | Soho |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $975,000 | $3,805,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,712,500 | $3,049,999.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $655,000 | $3,675,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,425 | $8,495 |
| Active Listings | 80 | 145 |
| Rental Inventory | 100 | 147 |
| Days on Market | 35 | 72 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 9 | 12 |
| YoY Price Change | +4.8% | +25.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.4% | +14.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -14.9% | +0.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A B C D | 1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z |
Prices in Morningside Heights moved +4.8% over the past year, compared to +25.5% in Soho. The +25.5% gain in Soho reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Morningside 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 ReportSoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.
View Full Market Report116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.1 mi
Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.3 mi
Franklin St (1) — 0.3 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 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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