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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Concourse vs Jamaica

Jamaica vs Concourse: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Queens

Concourse

Bronx

Jamaica

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Concourse has the lower median sale price at $235K vs $505K in Jamaica.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Concourse offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$235K
$505K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
61
39
Avg Days on Market
91 days
97 days
YoY Price Change
-63.1%
-28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricConcourseJamaica
Median Sale Price$235,000$505,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$250,000
Median Co-op Price$235,000$120,000
Median Rent$2,845$2,850
Active Listings6139
Rental Inventory69283
Days on Market9197
Price Cut Share14.8%12.8%
Monthly Sales Volume211
YoY Price Change-63.1%-28.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.6%-3.9%
YoY Inventory Change+8.9%+129.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Concourse moved -63.1% over the past year, compared to -28.9% in Jamaica. Both markets have seen price softening, with Concourse declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Jamaica

Jamaica is a major commercial and transportation hub in central Queens, featuring a mix of prewar apartment buildings, new construction condominiums, and single-family homes radiating from the Jamaica Center transit hub. The E/J/Z trains, LIRR Jamaica station, and AirTrain JFK converge here, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. The downtown area is undergoing significant new residential and commercial development.

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Transit Access

Concourse

No subway data available

Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

Concourse for sale

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Jamaica 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.

Concourse vs Jamaica: 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. Concourse and Jamaica 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 Concourse and Jamaica 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)ConcourseJamaica
Median Sale Price$235,000$505,000
Median Rent$2,845/mo$2,850/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-63.1%-28.9%
Average Days on Market91 days97 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 Concourse cheaper than Jamaica?
Yes, Concourse has a lower median sale price at $235,000 compared to $505,000 in Jamaica 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, Concourse or Jamaica?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Concourse or Jamaica?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Concourse and Jamaica 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 Concourse or Jamaica?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Concourse and Jamaica 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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