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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morris Heights vs West Village

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Manhattan

Morris Heights

Bronx

West Village

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in West Village, which is served by 2 subway lines compared to 1 in Morris Heights.

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.6M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
7
161
Avg Days on Market
0 days
56 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+2.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
25

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorris HeightsWest Village
Median Sale Price$0$1,615,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$2,825,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$1,250,000
Median Rent$2,550$5,695
Active Listings7161
Rental Inventory16477
Days on Market056
Price Cut Share0.0%12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume125
YoY Price Change0.0%+2.5%
YoY Rent Change+15.9%+3.6%
YoY Inventory Change+250.0%+1.3%
Subway Lines1C E

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Morris Heights 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.

Neighborhood Profiles

Morris Heights

Morris Heights sits along the Harlem River in the western Bronx, featuring five- and six-story Art Deco and neo-Renaissance apartment buildings along Sedgwick and University Avenues, many with decorative facades and interior courtyards. The 4 train runs along Jerome Avenue, connecting residents directly to Midtown Manhattan. Roberto Clemente State Park anchors the waterfront with 25 acres of athletic fields and a promenade.

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West Village

The 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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Transit Access

Morris Heights

1

181 St (1) — 0.5 mi

191 St (1) — 0.5 mi

West Village

CE

Spring St (C E) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Morris Heights for sale

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West Village for sale

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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Morris Heights vs West Village: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Morris Heights and West Village both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

West Village tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Morris Heights moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Morris HeightsWest Village
Median Sale Price$0$1,615,000
Median Rent$2,550/mo$5,695/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%+2.5%
Average Days on Market0 days56 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.52 mi0.66 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris Heights cheaper than West Village?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Morris Heights or West Village?
Morris Heights has access to 1 subway line and West Village has 2, making West Village the stronger option for transit access. Morris Heights has 1 line, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Morris Heights or West Village?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Morris Heights and West Village both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Morris Heights or West Village?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Morris Heights and West Village gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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