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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Washington Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$40K
$448K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
10
169
Avg Days on Market
198 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$40,250$447,800
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$400,000
Median Co-op Price$40,250$467,800
Median Rent$3,600$2,800
Active Listings10169
Rental Inventory70388
Days on Market198104
Price Cut Share7.1%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume114
YoY Price Change0.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+18.2%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 A C

Neighborhood Profiles

West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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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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Transit Access

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

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

Active Listings

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