NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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For buyers focused on affordability, Greenwich Village has the lower median sale price at $1.4M vs $1.6M in Clinton Hill.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Greenwich Village offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Greenwich Village, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Clinton Hill.
| Metric | Clinton Hill | Greenwich Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,650,000 | $1,429,300 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,610,000 | $1,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $590,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,295 | $5,950 |
| Active Listings | 73 | 269 |
| Rental Inventory | 240 | 233 |
| Days on Market | 68 | 104 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.5% | 13.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 17 | 39 |
| YoY Price Change | N/A | +5.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.4% | +4.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -17.0% | -10.9% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | C E N R W |
Clinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its range of architecture. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a popular culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.
View Full Market ReportGreenwich Village, or 'The Village,' remains the heart of New York’s creative history and intellectual life. Defined by its winding, non-grid streets and the iconic Washington Square Park, the neighborhood offers a unique sense of place. The real estate market is highly sought after, featuring some of the city's most beautiful historic townhouses, gold-coast cooperatives, and discreet luxury developments that maintain the area's low-rise charm.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
Spring St (C E) — 0.5 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.7 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. Clinton Hill and Greenwich Village both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Greenwich Village tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Clinton Hill 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) | Clinton Hill | Greenwich Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,650,000 | $1,429,300 |
| Median Rent | $4,295/mo | $5,950/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | N/A | +5.9% |
| Average Days on Market | 68 days | 104 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | N/A | 0.49 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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