Midtown

Midtown is the tall, busy, beating heart of Manhattan. During the day, its sidewalks and subway stations bustle with office workers and tourists. At night, Times Square, the Theater District, and the restaurant and nightlife hubs here thrum with energy, while other areas empty out.

At a Glance

If you’re looking for a neighborhood with tree-lined streets and quaint coffee shops, Midtown isn’t it. The neighborhood is more of a center for business than a residential community, but it puts everything close at hand for those who dwell here. Skyscrapers rise above congested streets, tourists flock to Broadway shows and Times Square, and thousands of commuters pass through Grand Central Terminal, Pennsylvania Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal every day. The real estate options in Midtown can be diverse; surprisingly affordable apartments can be found alongside some of the city’s most expensive properties. The headquarters of many global corporations line Sixth Avenue, while Fifth Avenue is an upscale retail destination with stores from some of the world’s best-known brands.

The Mood

Midtown is truly in the thick of it all. Everyone has somewhere to go, and there's not much interest in slowing down. That's what happens when a neighborhood is a global center of business, media, and entertainment.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Grand Central Terminal is an essential transportation hub and a surprisingly diverse shopping center. Its grand architecture and starry mural help quell the commuter chaos.

Neighborhood Quirk

The iconic statue outside Rockefeller Center is actually a misrepresentation. According to Greek myth, Atlas held up the heavens, not the Earth!

Best Perk

Midtown offers direct access to a huge shopping district, world-class museums, and dozens of theaters and entertainment venues. If you want it, it's here.

Biggest Downside

All of the excitement comes with traffic, crowds, and noise — and since this is New York, they happen 24 hours a day.

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$1.8M

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The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Grand Central Terminal is an essential transportation hub and a surprisingly diverse shopping center. Its grand architecture and starry mural help quell the commuter chaos.

Neighborhood Quirk

The iconic statue outside Rockefeller Center is actually a misrepresentation. According to Greek myth, Atlas held up the heavens, not the Earth!

Best Perk

Midtown offers direct access to a huge shopping district, world-class museums, and dozens of theaters and entertainment venues. If you want it, it's here.

Biggest Downside

All of the excitement comes with traffic, crowds, and noise — and since this is New York, they happen 24 hours a day.

What’s close by

Rental prices shown are base rent only and don't include any fees.

1. Lincoln Square

Median Sale: $1.3M Median Base Rent: $5,350

2. Long Island City

Median Sale: $950K Median Base Rent: $4,320

3. Murray Hill

Median Sale: $675K Median Base Rent: $4,595

By the Numbers

Although there are some affordable older buildings, Midtown is famous for its luxury high-rises. Prices at buildings like One57 and 432 Park Avenue start in the millions and go about as high as you can imagine.

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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 ACS

Sidewalks lined with vendors, crowded streets and towering skyscrapers are staples of Midtown. Thousands of commuters pass through Grand Central Terminal every day.

Although parts of Midtown empty out at night as office workers head home, there is always activity in Times Square, and the neighborhood offers tons of nightlife options.

Rockefeller Center is best known for its giant Christmas tree, but the place is packed year-round with tourists trying to catch a taping of 'Saturday Night Live' or the 'Today' show.

Midtown is New York City's largest central business district, but now the neighborhood also boasts some of the city's most expensive real estate.