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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Chinatown has the lower median sale price at $550K vs $1.6M in West Village.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Chinatown offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Chinatown, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 2 in West Village.
| Metric | Chinatown | West Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $550,364 | $1,615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $550,364 | $2,825,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $1,250,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,195 | $5,695 |
| Active Listings | 8 | 161 |
| Rental Inventory | 36 | 477 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 25 |
| YoY Price Change | 0.0% | +2.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +19.9% | +3.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +14.3% | +1.3% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z | C E |
Prices in Chinatown moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +2.5% in West Village. The +2.5% gain in West Village reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Chinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.
View Full Market ReportThe West Village is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, brownstones, and hidden gardens. The area offers distinctive architectural character unique to this part of the city. The real estate market features historic 19th-century townhouses, cooperatives, and waterfront developments along the Hudson River.
View Full Market ReportGrand St (B D) — 0.2 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.3 mi
East Broadway (F) — 0.4 mi
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
Spring St (C E) — 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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