The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 10030 sells for about $899,000, or $750 per square foot.
Prices are down 14.84% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,282 a month.
ZIP 10030 — New York
The 10030 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction, with year-over-year values declining as affordability constraints impact buyer demand. High interest rates and a significant renter-majority demographic contribute to a cautious outlook for residential sales. While the area remains a vital transit-oriented hub, market activity is currently characterized by thin margins and a need for careful underwriting.
This ZIP is primarily suited for urban renters and commuters who prioritize proximity to Manhattan's transit network over suburban amenities, as well as investors targeting long-term appreciation in a historically undervalued neighborhood.
Median prices moved down 14.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 9.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.8% · poverty 36.4% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 1.8%/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 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 10030, New York County, NY
Crime rates in the Central Harlem area remain a significant concern, with reported incidents of property and violent crime consistently higher than the national average and many other New York City neighborhoods.
Public schools in this ZIP code generally face challenges with academic performance metrics, often trailing city-wide averages in proficiency and graduation rates.
The area is primarily urban with low wildfire risk, though it faces standard urban flood risks associated with heavy rainfall events and aging infrastructure.
Development is characterized by infill projects and the ongoing revitalization of the Harlem corridor, though large-scale corporate campus growth is limited compared to Midtown.
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%).
Residents benefit from excellent transit connectivity, with multiple subway lines (A, B, C, D, 2, 3) providing direct access to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan employment hubs.
The area is anchored by proximity to St. Nicholas Park and Jackie Robinson Park, offering significant green space, playgrounds, and recreational facilities within walking distance.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by strong demand for transit-accessible housing; short-term rental activity is strictly regulated by NYC law.
The local economy is driven by healthcare, education, and retail services, with many residents commuting to major employment centers in Midtown and Downtown Manhattan.
The area is exceptionally well-served by the MTA subway system, with multiple express and local lines providing rapid transit to the rest of the city.
Ongoing city-led initiatives focus on affordable housing preservation and the revitalization of commercial storefronts along Frederick Douglass and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevards.
Parcels are subject to New York City municipal taxes and are served by the New York City Department of Education and various city-wide utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and fire risk, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 profiles for ZCTA 10030.
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 Dream4.56.6 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.36.6 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.56.7 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.57.3 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.47.1 mi
- American Dream4.56.6 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.56.9 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.75.3 mi
- Yankee Stadium4.71.2 mi
- Barclays Center4.59.5 mi
- Times Square4.74.7 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.82.8 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.74.5 mi
- Central Park4.82.7 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.88.2 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.82.8 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.74.5 mi
- Empire State Building4.75.3 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.64.3 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.63 mi
- Central Park4.82.7 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.88.2 mi
- Bryant Park4.74.9 mi
- The High Line4.75.8 mi
- The Battery4.68.8 mi
- Pier 26 at Hudson River Park4.87.6 mi
- Pier 13 Hoboken4.56.1 mi
- Skyport Marina4.25.9 mi
- Pier 814.54.9 mi
- New York Yacht Club4.74.7 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course4.35.6 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.53.9 mi
- Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses3.78 mi
- Puttery4.76.2 mi
- Forest Park Golf Course49.2 mi
- American Dream4.56.6 mi
- Chelsea Market4.66.1 mi
- Macy's4.45.2 mi
- Hudson Yards4.75.3 mi
- Queens Center4.46.9 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.715.1 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.14.6 mi
- Westchester County Airport421.2 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.46.8 mi
- Republic Airport4.528.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic park featuring hilly terrain, playgrounds, and scenic views of the Harlem neighborhood.
Features an outdoor pool, recreation center, and extensive sports facilities.
Iconic historic venue located nearby, serving as a cultural anchor for the area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 27.7% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2026)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $650,000 (27.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $650,000 (-27.7% vs the published ten-year series (2026)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.