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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1171
1629
Avg Days on Market
73 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$865,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,250
Active Listings11711629
Rental Inventory14101584
Days on Market7369
Price Cut Share10.5%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume113155
YoY Price Change+7.9%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C4 5 6

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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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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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

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

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