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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown vs Washington Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown

Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$448K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
360
169
Avg Days on Market
117 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
-13.4%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
18
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtownWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$1,342,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$1,610,000$400,000
Median Co-op Price$834,500$467,800
Median Rent$5,300$2,800
Active Listings360169
Rental Inventory368388
Days on Market117104
Price Cut Share9.4%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1814
YoY Price Change-13.4%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+10.4%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+13.6%+18.2%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W1 A C

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

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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

Midtown

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Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi

Washington Heights

1AC

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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