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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Central Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$448K
$870K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
169
353
Avg Days on Market
104 days
133.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsCentral Harlem
Median Sale Price$447,800$870,000
Median Condo Price$400,000$855,000
Median Co-op Price$467,800$500,000
Median Rent$2,800$3,300
Active Listings169353
Rental Inventory388675
Days on Market104133.5
Price Cut Share14.2%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1411
YoY Price Change+7.9%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+19.3%
Subway Lines1 A C1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers a vibrant urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.

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Transit Access

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Central Harlem

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125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi

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