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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Queens

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Queens

Queens

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideQueens
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$699,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$656,500
Median Co-op Price$865,000$337,605
Median Rent$4,800$3,200
Active Listings11712845
Rental Inventory14104344
Days on Market7359
Price Cut Share10.5%10.1%
Monthly Sales Volume113650
YoY Price Change+7.9%+1.6%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+6.7%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+14.1%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CN/A

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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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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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

Queens

No subway data available

Active Listings

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