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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Washington Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$448K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
353
169
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$870,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$855,000$400,000
Median Co-op Price$500,000$467,800
Median Rent$3,300$2,800
Active Listings353169
Rental Inventory675388
Days on Market133.5104
Price Cut Share10.8%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1114
YoY Price Change+28.8%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+18.2%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 A C

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers a vibrant urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.

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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Transit Access

Central Harlem

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125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi

Washington Heights

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181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

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