Best Neighborhoods in New York, New York

Compare 53 neighborhood profiles side by side — schools, walkability, home prices, and vibe. Then take the short quiz to find your personal top match.

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$900k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
30.6%
Homeowners
38.6
Median Age
New York County
County

Citywide median sale price $899,572: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

New York neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

Upper East Side
$1.5M median · 2056 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Upper West Side
$1.4M median · 1763 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Flushing
$742k median · 1061 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Midtown East
$970k median · 956 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Harlem
$750k median · 567 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 6/10
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Chelsea
$1.7M median · 494 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in New York

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Inwood$345k5/10
Rego Park$375k7/10
Riverdale$383k9/10

All Neighborhoods in New York

Inwood
$345k · 50 sales
Rego Park
$375k · 379 sales
Riverdale
$383k · 380 sales
Woodside
$442k · 137 sales
St. George
$450k · 33 sales
Jackson Heights
$466k · 392 sales
Washington Heights
$590k · 173 sales
Flatbush
$675k · 309 sales
Murray Hill
$715k · 268 sales
Flushing
$742k · 1061 sales
Harlem
$750k · 567 sales
Bayside
$775k · 12 sales
Pelham Bay
$800k · 98 sales
Lower East Side
$850k · 103 sales
Astoria
$850k · 379 sales
Tottenville
$967k · 127 sales
Hell's Kitchen
$970k · 291 sales
Midtown East
$970k · 956 sales
Financial District
$990k · 321 sales
Battery Park City
$999k · 117 sales
Sunnyside
$1.0M · 37 sales
Bay Ridge
$1.1M · 312 sales
Sunset Park
$1.1M · 152 sales
East Village
$1.1M · 123 sales
Gramercy Park
$1.1M · 267 sales
Fresh Meadows
$1.2M · 208 sales
Chinatown
$1.2M · 14 sales
Bushwick
$1.2M · 212 sales
Kips Bay
$1.4M · 257 sales
Crown Heights
$1.4M · 167 sales
Upper West Side
$1.4M · 1763 sales
Upper East Side
$1.5M · 2056 sales
Red Hook
$1.5M · 12 sales
Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1.5M · 350 sales
Dumbo
$1.5M · 69 sales
Greenwich Village
$1.6M · 340 sales
Chelsea
$1.7M · 494 sales
Brooklyn Heights
$1.8M · 188 sales
Williamsburg
$1.8M · 439 sales
Greenpoint
$1.9M · 119 sales
Park Slope
$1.9M · 449 sales
Carroll Gardens
$2.0M · 121 sales
Cobble Hill
$2.0M · 87 sales
West Village
$2.4M · 357 sales
SoHo
$3.3M · 179 sales
Tribeca
$3.8M · 231 sales
Flatiron
$2.9M · not in Redfin’s list
Lower Manhattan
$1.0M · not in Redfin’s list
Long Island City
$966k · not in Redfin’s list
Forest Hills
$938k · not in Redfin’s list
Morningside Heights
$885k · not in Redfin’s list
Fordham
$875k · not in Redfin’s list
East Harlem
$842k · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in New York?

The median home price in New York, New York is approximately $900k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $815k in entry-level areas to over $1.1M in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in New York have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Tribeca (10/10) and Upper East Side (9/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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