NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
| Metric | Long Island City | Murray Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,048,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,048,000 | $1,350,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $750,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,351.5 | $4,200 |
| Active Listings | 243 | 145 |
| Rental Inventory | 956 | 310 |
| Days on Market | 3 | 68 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.3% | 11.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 52 |
| YoY Price Change | +8.0% | +3.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.0% | +4.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +48.2% | -5.3% |
| Subway Lines | 7 E G M N R W | 4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W |
Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.
View Full Market ReportMurray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.
View Full Market ReportHunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi
Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi
Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi
Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi
51 St (6) — 0.7 mi
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