NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown West has the lower median sale price at $990K vs $1.1M in Williamsburg.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown West offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown West, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 0 in Williamsburg.
| Metric | Midtown West | Williamsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $990,000 | $1,110,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,234,000 | $1,067,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $570,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,700 | $4,725 |
| Active Listings | 408 | 247 |
| Rental Inventory | 1205 | 1448 |
| Days on Market | 111 | 45.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 29 | 35 |
| YoY Price Change | -7.9% | -26.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +4.0% | +5.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +17.6% | +7.4% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W | N/A |
Prices in Midtown West moved -7.9% over the past year, compared to -26.0% in Williamsburg. Both markets have seen price softening, with Williamsburg declining more sharply over the measured period.
Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.
View Full Market ReportWilliamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.
View Full Market ReportTimes Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi
57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi
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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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