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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Cambria Heights vs Concourse

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Bronx

Cambria Heights

Queens

Concourse

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Concourse has the lower median sale price at $633K vs $715K in Cambria Heights.

Median Sale Price
$715K
$633K
Median Rent
$0
$2K
Active Listings
9
56
Avg Days on Market
0 days
46.5 days
YoY Price Change
+5.9%
+62.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricCambria HeightsConcourse
Median Sale Price$715,000$632,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$190,000
Median Rent$0$2,057
Active Listings956
Rental Inventory156
Days on Market046.5
Price Cut Share23.5%1.8%
Monthly Sales Volume57
YoY Price Change+5.9%+62.2%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-16.0%
YoY Inventory Change+28.6%+30.2%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Cambria Heights moved +5.9% over the past year, compared to +62.2% in Concourse. The +62.2% gain in Concourse reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights features tree-lined blocks of single-family brick Cape Cods and Tudor-style homes, many built in the 1930s, including the landmarked Storybook-style houses on 227th Street. The neighborhood borders Brookville Park and connects to the Jamaica Center transit hub via local bus for E, J, and Z subway access, plus Long Island Rail Road service to Penn Station.

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Concourse

The Concourse neighborhood centers on the Grand Concourse, a 5.2-mile Parisian-inspired boulevard lined with the largest collection of Art Deco and Art Moderne apartment buildings in the United States. Five- and six-story prewar co-ops with wide entrance courtyards and ornamental facades define the streetscape, complemented by postwar mid-rises. The B and D trains run beneath the Grand Concourse, with the 4 and 5 trains at 149th Street-Grand Concourse, all providing express service to Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Cambria Heights

No subway data available

Concourse

No subway data available

Active Listings

Cambria Heights for sale

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Concourse for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Cambria Heights vs Concourse: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Cambria Heights and Concourse both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Cambria Heights and Concourse generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Cambria HeightsConcourse
Median Sale Price$715,000$632,500
Median Rent$0/mo$2,057/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+5.9%+62.2%
Average Days on Market0 days46.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambria Heights cheaper than Concourse?
Concourse is more affordable, with a median sale price of $632,500 vs $715,000 in Cambria Heights. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Cambria Heights or Concourse?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Cambria Heights or Concourse?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Cambria Heights and Concourse both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Cambria Heights or Concourse?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Cambria Heights and Concourse gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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