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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Wakefield vs Lower East Side

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Wakefield

Bronx

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$795K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
14
190
Avg Days on Market
0 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+20.5%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricWakefieldLower East Side
Median Sale Price$795,000$1,080,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$2,535,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$610,000
Median Rent$2,200$4,567.5
Active Listings14190
Rental Inventory9340
Days on Market050.5
Price Cut Share30.8%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume515
YoY Price Change+20.5%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+2.3%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+180.0%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Wakefield

No subway data available

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Wakefield for sale

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