NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Washington Heights has the lower median sale price at $518K vs $2.1M in Midtown.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Washington Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 3 in Washington Heights.
| Metric | Midtown | Washington Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $2,095,000 | $517,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,187,500 | $400,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $834,500 | $517,500 |
| Median Rent | $6,000 | $2,963.5 |
| Active Listings | 369 | 174 |
| Rental Inventory | 409 | 412 |
| Days on Market | 96 | 48 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 22 | 18 |
| YoY Price Change | +19.7% | -5.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +21.2% | +11.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +10.5% | -1.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W | 1 A C |
Prices in Midtown moved +19.7% over the past year, compared to -5.3% in Washington Heights. Midtown is seeing price appreciation while Washington Heights has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
View Full Market ReportWashington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.
View Full Market ReportTimes Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi
181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi
175 St (A) — 0.4 mi
168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi
163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 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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