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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Marble Hill vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Marble Hill

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Marble Hill.

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
1
1081
Avg Days on Market
0 days
56 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
131

Detailed Comparison

MetricMarble HillUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$0$1,247,356
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,790,968.5
Median Co-op PriceN/A$847,500
Median Rent$3,297.5$4,750
Active Listings11081
Rental Inventory321518
Days on Market056
Price Cut Share0.0%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume2131
YoY Price Change0.0%-10.9%
YoY Rent Change+71.3%+5.6%
YoY Inventory Change-50.0%-12.5%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Marble Hill moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Both markets have seen price softening, with Upper West Side declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Marble Hill

Marble Hill is a small, geographically unique Manhattan neighborhood that sits north of the Harlem River, physically connected to the Bronx. The housing stock consists primarily of mid-rise prewar apartment buildings, public housing towers, and a cluster of two-family homes. The 1 train at 225th Street station provides express service to Midtown, and Metro-North stops at Marble Hill station on the Hudson Line.

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Upper West Side

The 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.

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Transit Access

Marble Hill

No subway data available

Upper West Side

123BC

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

Active Listings

Marble Hill for sale

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Upper West Side 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marble Hill cheaper than Upper West Side?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Marble Hill or Upper West Side?
Marble Hill has access to 0 subway lines and Upper West Side has 5, making Upper West Side the stronger option for transit access. Marble Hill has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Marble Hill or Upper West Side?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Marble Hill and Upper West Side 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 Marble Hill or Upper West Side?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Marble Hill and Upper West Side 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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