NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Bronx
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Norwood has the lower median sale price at $520K vs $1.2M in Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Norwood 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 Norwood.
| Metric | Norwood | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $520,000 | $1,247,356 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,790,968.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $847,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,095 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 11 | 1081 |
| Rental Inventory | 13 | 1518 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 0.0% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 131 |
| YoY Price Change | 0.0% | -10.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | -4.6% | +5.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +120.0% | -12.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Norwood 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.
Norwood features a dense residential grid of five- and six-story prewar apartment buildings in Art Deco, Tudor Revival, and neo-Renaissance styles, alongside brick rowhomes and tree-lined side streets in the north-central Bronx. The D train at Norwood-205th Street and the 4 train at Mosholu Parkway provide express service to Manhattan. The neighborhood is framed by Van Cortlandt Park to the north, the New York Botanical Garden to the east, and the landscaped Mosholu Parkway connecting them.
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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