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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Whitestone

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

Manhattan|Queens

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Whitestone

Queens

Median Sale Price
$448K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
169
51
Avg Days on Market
104 days
100.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+11.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
21

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsWhitestone
Median Sale Price$447,800$1,100,000
Median Condo Price$400,000$313,682
Median Co-op Price$467,800$409,500
Median Rent$2,800$3,200
Active Listings16951
Rental Inventory38816
Days on Market104100.5
Price Cut Share14.2%13.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1421
YoY Price Change+7.9%+11.4%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+14.3%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%-22.7%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

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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Whitestone

Whitestone occupies the northern tip of Queens with tree-lined streets of single-family Tudor, Colonial, and Cape Cod homes, many on generous lots with views of the East River and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. No subway directly serves the neighborhood; express buses connect to Midtown Manhattan, and the Q44 SBS links to the 7 train at Flushing. Francis Lewis Park and Fort Totten Park, a former U.S. Army installation, provide waterfront green space along the East River and Little Neck Bay.

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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

Whitestone

No subway data available

Active Listings

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