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 $3.8M in Soho.
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 Soho, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 5 in West Harlem.
| Metric | Soho | West Harlem |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $3,805,000 | $40,250 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,049,999.5 | $1,185,539 |
| Median Co-op Price | $3,675,000 | $40,250 |
| Median Rent | $8,495 | $3,600 |
| Active Listings | 145 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 147 | 83 |
| Days on Market | 72 | 198 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.4% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | +25.5% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +14.0% | +24.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +0.7% | +35.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Soho moved +25.5% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in West Harlem. The +25.5% gain in Soho reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
SoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.
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 ReportCanal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.1 mi
Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.3 mi
Franklin St (1) — 0.3 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 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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