NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, South Ozone Park has the lower median sale price at $689K vs $1.2M in Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find South Ozone Park offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in South Ozone Park.
| Metric | South Ozone Park | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $689,000 | $1,247,356 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,790,968.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $847,500 |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 10 | 1081 |
| Rental Inventory | 2 | 1518 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 14.3% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 8 | 131 |
| YoY Price Change | -18.9% | -10.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | 0.0% | +5.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -9.1% | -12.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in South Ozone Park moved -18.9% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Both markets have seen price softening, with South Ozone Park declining more sharply over the measured period.
South Ozone Park is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family detached and semi-attached homes, two-family houses, and low-rise apartment buildings between the Belt Parkway and the Van Wyck Expressway. The A train at Ozone Park-Lefferts Boulevard provides subway service, and the JFK AirTrain is accessible at Howard Beach station. The Aqueduct Racetrack and Resorts World Casino border the neighborhood.
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 ReportNo subway data available
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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