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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Wakefield

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Wakefield

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$795K
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
1629
14
Avg Days on Market
69 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+20.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideWakefield
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$795,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000N/A
Median Rent$4,250$2,200
Active Listings162914
Rental Inventory15849
Days on Market690
Price Cut Share10.9%30.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1555
YoY Price Change+28.9%+20.5%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+2.3%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+180.0%
Subway Lines4 5 6N/A

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Wakefield

Wakefield sits at the northern edge of the Bronx with a mix of detached single-family Victorian homes, two-family brick houses, and low-rise apartment buildings along quiet residential streets. The 2 and 5 trains terminate at East 241st Street, and the Metro-North Harlem Line at Wakefield station provides a second commuter option to Grand Central. Van Cortlandt Park, one of the city's largest green spaces at 1,146 acres, offers extensive trails and recreation nearby.

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Transit Access

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

Wakefield

No subway data available

Active Listings

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