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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Financial District

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Financial District

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$448K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
169
323
Avg Days on Market
104 days
146 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+14.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
19

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsFinancial District
Median Sale Price$447,800$1,100,000
Median Condo Price$400,000$1,212,000
Median Co-op Price$467,800$650,000
Median Rent$2,800$4,875
Active Listings169323
Rental Inventory388653
Days on Market104146
Price Cut Share14.2%12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume1419
YoY Price Change+7.9%+14.9%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+32.9%
Subway Lines1 A C1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z

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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Financial District

The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.

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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

Financial District

12345JRWZ

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.0 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.1 mi

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Cortlandt St (R W) — 0.2 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

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