NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Kensington has the lower median sale price at $1.6M vs $1.6M in West Village.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find West Village offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in West Village, which is served by 2 subway lines compared to 0 in Kensington.
| Metric | Kensington | West Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,550,000 | $1,615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $537,104.5 | $2,825,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $400,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,825 | $5,695 |
| Active Listings | 89 | 161 |
| Rental Inventory | 78 | 477 |
| Days on Market | 59 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 25 |
| YoY Price Change | +198.1% | +2.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.7% | +3.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +25.4% | +1.3% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | C E |
Prices in Kensington moved +198.1% over the past year, compared to +2.5% in West Village. The +198.1% gain in Kensington reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.
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.
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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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