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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 West Side has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $3.8M in Soho.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side.
| Metric | Soho | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $3,805,000 | $1,247,356 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,049,999.5 | $1,790,968.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $3,675,000 | $847,500 |
| Median Rent | $8,495 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 145 | 1081 |
| Rental Inventory | 147 | 1518 |
| Days on Market | 72 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.4% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 131 |
| YoY Price Change | +25.5% | -10.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +14.0% | +5.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +0.7% | -12.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Soho moved +25.5% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Soho is seeing price appreciation while Upper West Side has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
SoHo 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 ReportThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
View Full Market ReportCanal 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
86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.3 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3) — 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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