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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Washington Heights has the lower median sale price at $518K vs $1.1M in East Elmhurst.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Washington Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Washington Heights, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in East Elmhurst.
| Metric | East Elmhurst | Washington Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,111,000 | $517,500 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $400,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $517,500 |
| Median Rent | $3,049.5 | $2,963.5 |
| Active Listings | 10 | 174 |
| Rental Inventory | 8 | 412 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 48 |
| Price Cut Share | 28.6% | 13.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 5 | 18 |
| YoY Price Change | +104.3% | -5.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +27.1% | +11.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +66.7% | -1.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 A C |
Prices in East Elmhurst moved +104.3% over the past year, compared to -5.3% in Washington Heights. East Elmhurst is seeing price appreciation while Washington Heights has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
East Elmhurst is a residential Queens neighborhood of two-story brick row houses and garden-apartment complexes between LaGuardia Airport and the Grand Central Parkway. The neighborhood is served by buses to the 7 train at Junction Boulevard and the M/R trains at Jackson Heights. Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Citi Field are accessible to the east.
View Full Market ReportWashington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi
175 St (A) — 0.4 mi
168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi
163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi
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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