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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Midtown West

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$900K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1171
381
Avg Days on Market
73 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideMidtown West
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$900,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$965,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$480,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,495
Active Listings1171381
Rental Inventory14101162
Days on Market7387
Price Cut Share10.5%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume11329
YoY Price Change+7.9%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+19.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W

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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Midtown West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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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

Midtown West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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