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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Queens vs Upper West Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Queens

Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$699K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
2845
1171
Avg Days on Market
59 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+1.6%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
650
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricQueensUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$699,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$656,500$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$337,605$865,000
Median Rent$3,200$4,800
Active Listings28451171
Rental Inventory43441410
Days on Market5973
Price Cut Share10.1%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume650113
YoY Price Change+1.6%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+6.7%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+14.1%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

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 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

Queens

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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