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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Elmhurst vs Upper West Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Elmhurst

Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$425K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
83
1171
Avg Days on Market
142.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
-1.7%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricElmhurstUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$425,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$555,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$335,000$865,000
Median Rent$2,625$4,800
Active Listings831171
Rental Inventory1081410
Days on Market142.573
Price Cut Share9.6%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume15113
YoY Price Change-1.7%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+19.3%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+36.1%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a dynamic and bustling neighborhood in the heart of Queens. Known for its incredible culinary scene and bustling commercial corridors, the area offers a high-energy urban lifestyle. The real estate market is characterized by a wide range of housing options, from spacious pre-war cooperatives and traditional multi-family houses to sleek new construction condominiums that provide excellent value and a quick commute to Manhattan and Long Island City.

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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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Transit Access

Elmhurst

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

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