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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Cambria Heights vs Clinton Hill

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Cambria Heights

Queens

Clinton Hill

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Cambria Heights has the lower median sale price at $715K vs $900K in Clinton Hill.

Median Sale Price
$715K
$900K
Median Rent
$0
$4K
Active Listings
9
95
Avg Days on Market
0 days
45.5 days
YoY Price Change
+5.9%
-23.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricCambria HeightsClinton Hill
Median Sale Price$715,000$900,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,200,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$810,750
Median Rent$0$4,200
Active Listings995
Rental Inventory1191
Days on Market045.5
Price Cut Share23.5%13.7%
Monthly Sales Volume513
YoY Price Change+5.9%-23.5%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+4.9%
YoY Inventory Change+28.6%+13.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Cambria Heights moved +5.9% over the past year, compared to -23.5% in Clinton Hill. Cambria Heights is seeing price appreciation while Clinton Hill has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each 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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Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its architectural diversity and creative energy. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a popular culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.

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Transit Access

Cambria Heights

No subway data available

Clinton Hill

No subway data available

Active Listings

Cambria Heights 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 Clinton Hill: 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 Clinton Hill 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 Clinton Hill 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 HeightsClinton Hill
Median Sale Price$715,000$900,000
Median Rent$0/mo$4,200/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+5.9%-23.5%
Average Days on Market0 days45.5 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 Clinton Hill?
Yes, Cambria Heights has a lower median sale price at $715,000 compared to $900,000 in Clinton Hill as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Cambria Heights or Clinton Hill?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Cambria Heights or Clinton Hill?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Cambria Heights and Clinton Hill 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 Clinton Hill?
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 Clinton Hill 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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