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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Manhattan

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Manhattan

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
1171
8123
Avg Days on Market
73 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-2.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
626

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideManhattan
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,050,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,400,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$795,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,550
Active Listings11718123
Rental Inventory141012307
Days on Market7373
Price Cut Share10.5%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume113626
YoY Price Change+7.9%-2.3%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+8.3%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+10.1%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Manhattan

Manhattan provides a scenic environment for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its scenic setting and a real estate market that features a blend of spacious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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Transit Access

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

Manhattan

123BC

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.1 mi

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Upper West Side for sale

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