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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1171
1629
Avg Days on Market
73 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$865,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,250
Active Listings11711629
Rental Inventory14101584
Days on Market7369
Price Cut Share10.5%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume113155
YoY Price Change+7.9%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side is a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City.

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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Transit Access

All Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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