The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 10018 sells for about $1,300,000, or $1,450 per square foot.
Prices are up +124.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,501 a month.
ZIP 10018 — New York
The 10018 housing market is characterized by high-value, low-inventory conditions with significant year-over-year price appreciation. Demand remains driven by the area's central location and proximity to major employment hubs, though high interest rates and urban density continue to influence buyer behavior. Some metrics, such as specific active inventory counts, are based on current portal listings as official ZCTA-level closed-sale data for the most recent month is not explicitly published.
This area is best suited for urban professionals and investors who prioritize proximity to major employment hubs and transit over traditional suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 124.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 15.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 10018, New York County, NY
The area experiences high volumes of transient activity typical of Midtown Manhattan, with property crime rates higher than the national average but consistent with dense urban commercial districts.
Public schools in this district generally receive moderate ratings, with PS 212 Midtown West serving as a primary local option for elementary education.
The area is subject to standard urban flood risks and high-density fire safety regulations; insurance premiums are influenced by the high concentration of commercial and high-rise residential structures.
The area is a major commercial hub with significant ongoing redevelopment of office and mixed-use space, driven by its proximity to Hudson Yards and major transit infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. City (New York, New York) — NYC Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the Taxable Billable Assessed Value by the class-specific tax rate set annually by the City Council. For Fiscal Year 2026, rates are: Class 1 (19.843%), Class 2 (12.439%), Class 3 (11.108%), and Class 4 (10.848%).
This ZIP is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, offering immediate access to major subway lines, Penn Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal, making it one of the most transit-accessible areas in the country.
Residents have access to nearby Bryant Park and the High Line, along with extensive shopping and dining options throughout the Garment District and Hell's Kitchen.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by strong demand from professionals working in Midtown and the surrounding business districts.
The economy is dominated by the fashion, media, and corporate office sectors, with a high concentration of employment in the Garment District and nearby Midtown business corridors.
The area is served by an extensive network of subway lines, commuter rail at Penn Station, and bus routes, providing unparalleled regional connectivity.
Development is heavily focused on high-rise residential and commercial projects that leverage the area's transit-rich location.
The New York City Department of Finance manages property assessments for the entire county.
Parcels are subject to standard NYC municipal services, with no specific MUD/PID districts typical of suburban jurisdictions.
Property insurance is standard for high-density urban environments, with premiums reflecting fire and liability risks associated with high-rise construction.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a standard property condition disclosure statement, though sellers may opt to pay a credit in lieu of disclosure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- American Dream4.55.4 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.35.3 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.55.4 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.54.7 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.42.1 mi
- American Dream4.55.4 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.55.8 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.70.3 mi
- Yankee Stadium4.76.2 mi
- Barclays Center4.55.1 mi
- Times Square4.70.4 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.82.3 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.70.8 mi
- Central Park4.82.4 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.83.4 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.82.3 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.70.8 mi
- Empire State Building4.70.6 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.60.9 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.62.1 mi
- Central Park4.82.4 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.83.2 mi
- Bryant Park4.70.6 mi
- The High Line4.70.8 mi
- The Battery4.63.8 mi
- Pier 26 at Hudson River Park4.82.6 mi
- Pier 13 Hoboken4.51.5 mi
- Skyport Marina4.21.7 mi
- Pier 814.50.6 mi
- Liberty Landing Marina4.64.1 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course4.310.6 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.56.3 mi
- Forest Park Golf Course47.8 mi
- Puttery4.71.2 mi
- Dyker Beach Golf Course4.19.7 mi
- American Dream4.55.4 mi
- Chelsea Market4.61.1 mi
- Macy's4.40.4 mi
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens4.511.4 mi
- Hudson Yards4.70.4 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.710.7 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.16.4 mi
- Westchester County Airport426.2 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.48 mi
- Republic Airport4.530.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major public park and cultural hub located just east of the ZIP.
An elevated linear park and greenway accessible from the western edge of the area.
World-renowned arena hosting major sports and concerts.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).