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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Cambria Heights vs Glen Oaks

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

Queens|Queens

Cambria Heights

Queens

Glen Oaks

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Glen Oaks has the lower median sale price at $360K vs $715K in Cambria Heights.

Median Sale Price
$715K
$360K
Median Rent
$0
$2K
Active Listings
9
19
Avg Days on Market
0 days
113 days
YoY Price Change
+5.9%
-18.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricCambria HeightsGlen Oaks
Median Sale Price$715,000$360,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$300,000
Median Rent$0$2,112.5
Active Listings919
Rental Inventory14
Days on Market0113
Price Cut Share23.5%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume515
YoY Price Change+5.9%-18.2%
YoY Rent Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+28.6%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Cambria Heights moved +5.9% over the past year, compared to -18.2% in Glen Oaks. Cambria Heights is seeing price appreciation while Glen Oaks 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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Glen Oaks

Glen Oaks is an eastern Queens neighborhood of garden-apartment cooperative complexes and single-family homes along the Long Island border. The Glen Oaks Village co-op, one of the largest in the city, features mid-century brick buildings set on landscaped grounds. Bus service connects to the E train at Jamaica and the LIRR at Floral Park station.

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Transit Access

Cambria Heights

No subway data available

Glen Oaks

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 Glen Oaks: 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 Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks 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 HeightsGlen Oaks
Median Sale Price$715,000$360,000
Median Rent$0/mo$2,112.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+5.9%-18.2%
Average Days on Market0 days113 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 Glen Oaks?
Glen Oaks is more affordable, with a median sale price of $360,000 vs $715,000 in Cambria Heights. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Cambria Heights or Glen Oaks?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Cambria Heights or Glen Oaks?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Cambria Heights and Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks?
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 Glen Oaks 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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