NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, West Harlem has the lower median sale price at $40K vs $484K in Inwood.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find West Harlem offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in West Harlem, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 2 in Inwood.
| Metric | Inwood | West Harlem |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $484,000 | $40,250 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,185,539 |
| Median Co-op Price | $435,000 | $40,250 |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $3,600 |
| Active Listings | 40 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 164 | 83 |
| Days on Market | 107 | 198 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.5% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | +32.6% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +20.0% | +24.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | 0.0% | +35.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Inwood moved +32.6% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in West Harlem. The +32.6% gain in Inwood reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Inwood is Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood, offering a lush and hilly landscape that feels worlds away from the city's concrete canyons. Home to Inwood Hill Park, the last remaining natural forest in Manhattan, the area is a haven for nature lovers. The real estate market is known for providing some of the best value in the borough, featuring spacious Art Deco cooperatives and historic pre-war buildings with views of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers.
View Full Market ReportWest Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.
View Full Market ReportInwood-207 St (A) — 0.1 mi
207 St (1) — 0.2 mi
215 St (1) — 0.3 mi
Dyckman St (1 A) — 0.3 mi
125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi
145 St (1) — 0.6 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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