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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Riverdale vs Upper West Side

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Riverdale

Bronx

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$373K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
323
1171
Avg Days on Market
121 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+12.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
20
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricRiverdaleUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$372,500$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$162,404.5$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$227,500$865,000
Median Rent$3,200$4,800
Active Listings3231171
Rental Inventory1051410
Days on Market12173
Price Cut Share9.0%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume20113
YoY Price Change+12.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+10.3%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+9.5%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Riverdale

Riverdale is an established and verdant neighborhood that offers some of the most impressive natural beauty in New York City. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Hudson River, the area is famous for its grand estates, historic mansions, and lush parks. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring everything from palatial single-family homes in Fieldston to luxury high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that offer a tranquil, park-like setting just minutes from Manhattan.

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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

Riverdale

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

Riverdale for sale

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