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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gerritsen Beach vs South Jamaica

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Gerritsen Beach

Brooklyn

South Jamaica

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Gerritsen Beach has the lower median sale price at $560K vs $665K in South Jamaica.

Median Sale Price
$560K
$665K
Median Rent
$0
$3K
Active Listings
18
15
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-0.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricGerritsen BeachSouth Jamaica
Median Sale Price$560,000$664,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$0$3,299
Active Listings1815
Rental Inventory211
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share22.2%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume116
YoY Price Change0.0%-0.8%
YoY Rent Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+100.0%-25.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Gerritsen Beach moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -0.8% in South Jamaica. Both markets have seen price softening, with South Jamaica declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Gerritsen Beach

Gerritsen Beach is a waterfront neighborhood on Jamaica Bay featuring compact frame bungalows, two-story cottages, and brick homes, many with private boat docks along Gerritsen Creek and the Gotham Avenue Canal. The neighborhood maintains its coastal character with narrow streets, and residents access Manhattan via the B31 and B44 buses connecting to nearby subway lines.

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South Jamaica

South Jamaica features brick rowhouses and new residential developments on tree-lined streets between the 100-acre Baisley Pond Park and Roy Wilkins Park. The Jamaica Center transit hub is one mile north, connecting the E, J, and Z subway lines, the LIRR, and the AirTrain to JFK Airport.

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Transit Access

Gerritsen Beach

No subway data available

South Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

Gerritsen Beach for sale

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South 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.

Gerritsen Beach vs South 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. Gerritsen Beach and South 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 Gerritsen Beach and South 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)Gerritsen BeachSouth Jamaica
Median Sale Price$560,000$664,500
Median Rent$0/mo$3,299/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%-0.8%
Average Days on Market0 days0 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 Gerritsen Beach cheaper than South Jamaica?
Yes, Gerritsen Beach has a lower median sale price at $560,000 compared to $664,500 in South 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, Gerritsen Beach or South Jamaica?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Gerritsen Beach or South Jamaica?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Gerritsen Beach and South 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 Gerritsen Beach or South 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 Gerritsen Beach and South 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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