NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Bronx
Bronx
For buyers focused on affordability, Morris Heights has the lower median sale price at $100K vs $600K in Bronx.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Morris Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Morris Heights, which is served by 1 subway line compared to 0 in Bronx.
| Metric | Bronx | Morris Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $600,000 | $100,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $305,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $235,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $3,060 | $2,600 |
| Active Listings | 776 | 11 |
| Rental Inventory | 1171 | 6 |
| Days on Market | 108.5 | 125 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 183 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | -3.2% | N/A |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.0% | +33.3% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -0.1% | +175.0% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 |
The Bronx is the northernmost borough of New York City, encompassing over 40 distinct neighborhoods along the Harlem River, East River, and Long Island Sound. The housing stock ranges from grand prewar co-ops along the Grand Concourse to single-family homes in Riverdale, and from new construction condos in Mott Haven to postwar complexes in Parkchester. Multiple subway lines, Metro-North, and major highways provide extensive transit connectivity.
View Full Market ReportMorris 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.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
181 St (1) — 0.5 mi
191 St (1) — 0.5 mi
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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. Bronx and Morris Heights both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Outer-borough submarkets including Bronx and Morris Heights generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | Bronx | Morris Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $600,000 | $100,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,060/mo | $2,600/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | -3.2% | N/A |
| Average Days on Market | 108.5 days | 125 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | N/A | 0.52 mi |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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