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Manhattan Valley

Manhattan Valley

$1,195,165 Average Value
$1,382 Average Price per Sq Ft
60 Homes For Sale

Manhattan Valley keeps the Upper West Side quiet and green

Manhattan Valley sits at the northern end of the Upper West Side, tucked between Central Park and Broadway. Compared with many Manhattan neighborhoods, it has a calmer, more residential feel. Picture tree-lined blocks where people walk their dogs and push strollers toward Central Park, with Morningside Park and Columbia University a short walk north in Morningside Heights. Prewar apartment buildings and restored brownstones give buyers a range of options, and with a median sale price of around $1.1 million, Manhattan Valley is known as a more affordable section of the UWS. Even so, it stays walkable to the shops, restaurants and subway lines you expect from a true New York neighborhood.

Manhattan Valley is known as a quieter section of the Upper West Side.
Manhattan Valley is known as a quieter section of the Upper West Side.
Start your morning with a bike ride at the Central Park Loop near Manhattan Valley.
Start your morning with a bike ride at the Central Park Loop near Manhattan Valley.
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Co-ops and condos in Manhattan Valley offer UWS style for less

While Manhattan Valley's median sale price of around $1.1 million is lower than the Upper West Side's roughly $1.5 million, it has many of the same housing options. Buyers will find prewar co-ops and condos alongside a few modern buildings, ranging from intimate boutique addresses to larger high-rises with full-service amenities. Walk-ups typically offer a more affordable entry point. Prices generally run from the lower $400,000s to over $3 million, with the median sale price for one-bedrooms landing around $700,000 and for two-bedrooms closer to $1.4 million. Manhattan Valley is also a renter-friendly neighborhood, so buyers shop alongside a sizable pool of tenants.

That value gap is a big part of the draw. “There's more value in Manhattan Valley; you can get more for your money,” says Rebecca Gotlieb, co-founder of Digs Realty Group. “You can buy in a Central Park West co-op building, facing the park, for a steep discount compared to properties south of 96th Street.” At the higher end, historic townhouses line a two-block stretch of Manhattan Avenue, from West 105th Street to West 106th Street, and sell for around $5 million. “The streets aren't as wide there, so it's a little quieter,” Gotlieb says.

Co-op buildings on Central Park West overlook Central Park.
Co-op buildings on Central Park West overlook Central Park.
Manhattan Valley has a handful of luxury condo developments.
Manhattan Valley has a handful of luxury condo developments.
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Walk to Central Park, Morningside Park and Riverside Park

One of the best parts of living in Manhattan Valley is how quickly you can get outside, with Central Park, Morningside Park and Riverside Park all within walking distance. Central Park is the everyday favorite, and residents tend to have their go-to corners. The North Woods draws people for nature walks, birdwatching and quieter runs, while the North Meadow fills up with picnics and pickup games of baseball, softball and soccer. During the summer, the Great Hill becomes a venue for outdoor concerts and movie nights.

Just to the northeast, Morningside Park offers a calmer green space with a playground for the kids and a farmers market on Saturdays. Head the other direction, and Riverside Park is a favorite for a walk, run or bike ride along the Hudson River Greenway. Closer to home, smaller pocket parks like Bloomingdale Playground and Frederick Douglass Playground give families an easy place to let off steam.

Manhattan Valley residents can catch some rays on Great Hill in Central Park.
Manhattan Valley residents can catch some rays on Great Hill in Central Park.
Manhattan Valley residents bike through the park.
Manhattan Valley residents bike through the park.
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High ratings for District 3 and private schools in Manhattan Valley

Manhattan Valley is part of New York City's District 3, where elementary and middle schoolers are typically assigned to a zoned school based on their home address. Neighborhood options include P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon and P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith, both A-minus rated on Niche. High schools work differently, with no zoned schools and students ranking options across the city. Specialized high schools require a separate admissions process, including nearby Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts, an A-rated school that admits by audition. Private options include the A-plus-rated BASIS Independent Manhattan and A-rated The School at Columbia University.

Whole Foods is where Manhattan Valley residents can grab their groceries.
Whole Foods is where Manhattan Valley residents can grab their groceries.

Shopping and dining on Broadway, Amsterdam and Columbus avenues

You'll find most of Manhattan Valley's shopping and dining along Broadway, Amsterdam and Columbus avenues. Columbus Square makes it easy to run errands at Whole Foods Market and T.J. Maxx without leaving the neighborhood, with Target and HomeGoods right across the street. When it comes to restaurants and bars, this is more of a neighborhood dining scene than a nightlife destination. Manhattan Valley residents will find food and drinks at:

  • Chino-Latino restaurants: Flor de Mayo and La Nueva Victoria
  • Coffee shops: Picky Barista and Charlotte Cafe
  • Vietnamese spots: Bánh Vietnamese Shop House and Saiguette
  • Casual pizzerias: Mama’s TOO! and Sal & Carmine Pizza
  • Neighborhood bars: Lion’s Head Tavern and Bob’s Your Uncle
Other Manhattan neighborhoods are a short subway ride away. Locals head to SoHo for high-end shops, Greenwich Village for small boutiques and Midtown for trips to Fifth Avenue. Arts and culture are close to home, too, at the American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Subway lines, buses and bike lanes throughout Manhattan Valley

Manhattan Valley is a popular choice for car-free living. It's walkable and bike-friendly, with bike lanes connecting cyclists to the Hudson River Greenway. There are also a few Citi Bike stations in the neighborhood. Residents can catch the 1, 2 and 3 trains along Broadway and the B and C trains along Central Park West. Crosstown and north-south bus routes run through Manhattan Valley, too. Columbia University is about 12 minutes north by subway, while Times Square and Penn Station are roughly 20 minutes away. The Financial District is about a 25-minute ride.

The local B and C trains run into Manhattan Valley.
The local B and C trains run into Manhattan Valley.
Take a ride on a Citi Bike and explore the beautiful streets of Manhattan Valley.
Take a ride on a Citi Bike and explore the beautiful streets of Manhattan Valley.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

18 min drive

Subway

Cathedral Parkway (110 Street) (1 Line)

Bus

Central Park West & W 97 St

Bus

108 N

Bus

Amsterdam Av & W 106 St

Bus

Amsterdam Av & W 104 St

Bus

Amsterdam Av & W 102 St

Bus

Columbus Av & Cathedral Pkwy

Bus

Columbus Av & W 97 St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Manhattan Valley US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,058
Number of Homes for Sale
60
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,892
On par with the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,818
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,134
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
701
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
501
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
37
Median Rent
$4,995
Median Single Family Home Rent
$8,000
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$10,800
Median Townhouse Rent
$5,100
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$7,000
Median Condo Rent
$4,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$4,995

Demographics

Total Population
36,611
Median Age
42
Population Density
181 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$80,441
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$116,851

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
59.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Exceptionally bikeable

Bikeability®

90 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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