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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Queens vs Upper East Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Queens

Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$699K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
2845
1629
Avg Days on Market
59 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+1.6%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
650
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricQueensUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$699,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$656,500$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$337,605$1,305,000
Median Rent$3,200$4,250
Active Listings28451629
Rental Inventory43441584
Days on Market5969
Price Cut Share10.1%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume650155
YoY Price Change+1.6%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+6.7%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+14.1%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Queens

Queens offers a multifaceted residential environment with a focus on connected living and exceptional value. The neighborhood is characterized by its multifaceted commercial corridors and a wide array of housing, from garden apartments to modern high-rises.

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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Transit Access

Queens

No subway data available

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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