NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
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For buyers focused on affordability, Jamaica Estates has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.3M in Chelsea.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Chelsea offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Chelsea, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 0 in Jamaica Estates.
| Metric | Chelsea | Jamaica Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,250,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,052,500 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $830,000 | $186,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,975 | $2,250 |
| Active Listings | 366 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 721 | 21 |
| Days on Market | 60.5 | 67 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.8% | 21.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 39 | 5 |
| YoY Price Change | -19.4% | -9.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.7% | -11.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -12.9% | +35.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Chelsea moved -19.4% over the past year, compared to -9.3% in Jamaica Estates. Both markets have seen price softening, with Chelsea declining more sharply over the measured period.
Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.
View Full Market ReportJamaica Estates is a residential Queens neighborhood of large Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean-style homes on winding tree-lined streets along the hills of the terminal moraine. The F train at Hillside Avenue and the LIRR at Jamaica station are accessible by bus. The Grand Central Parkway borders the neighborhood to the north, providing highway access to Manhattan and Long Island.
View Full Market Report34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi
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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 last updated: 1/1/1970.
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