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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side is a residential Manhattan neighbourhood of pre-war co-ops, brownstones and leafy streets between Central Park and the Hudson. It is known for strong schools, cultural institutions and a family-friendly feel.

  • Family friendly
  • Upscale
  • Quiet
Indicative figures
Median sale
$1.3M
Median rent
$5,600/mo
Price per area
$1,301/sq ft
Year on year
Up +2.2%vs last year
Days on market
75days
Walk / transit
97 / 94/100
Overview

About Upper West Side

Grand apartment buildings line Central Park West and West End Avenue, with brownstones on the side streets. Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History and Riverside Park anchor daily life.

The 1, 2, 3, B and C lines reach Midtown in 10 to 20 minutes, and Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues are served by crosstown buses. Many residents walk through Central Park.

In 2026 the median sale price is about $1.3M, roughly $14,000 per square metre, and a typical 2-bedroom rental costs about $5,600 a month. Prices are up 2.2% on a year ago and homes take around 75 days to sell, which points to strong demand.

Pre-war co-ops dominate, so boards, flip taxes and underlying mortgages matter. Streets are quiet at night but busy on weekends near the museums.

Brick apartment building with an arched entrance among blossoming trees
Bright spacious living room with marble floor, teal sofa, curtains and wall-mounted television

Walk score97 / 100

Market

Prices and rents

  • Typical sale price

    $1.3M
  • Typical rent

    $5,600/mo

Upper West Side is growing steadily rather than sharply. Well-priced homes still sell within weeks, but there is room to negotiate on listings that have sat for longer than the local median.

Indicative figures from our listings and transactions.

Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River with the Manhattan skyline, New York
Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center rising above lower Manhattan, New York
Demand
High
Gross yield
5.2%
Homes listed
1
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1 current listing in Upper West Side. Hover or tap a price for details.

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    $850K
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    $1.3M
    Median rent
    $5,900/mo
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    New York, United States

    Median sale
    $1.4M
    Median rent
    $5,200/mo
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  • Williamsburg

    New York, United States

    Median sale
    $1.1M
    Median rent
    $5,000/mo
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