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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Hamilton Heights

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Belmont

Bronx

Hamilton Heights

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Hamilton Heights, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Belmont.

Median Sale Price
$0
$645K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
2
83
Avg Days on Market
0 days
76.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+20.7%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontHamilton Heights
Median Sale Price$0$645,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$532,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$400,000
Median Rent$2,850$3,000
Active Listings283
Rental Inventory14235
Days on Market076.5
Price Cut Share0.0%7.2%
Monthly Sales Volume27
YoY Price Change0.0%+20.7%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+7.1%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+22.1%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +20.7% in Hamilton Heights. The +20.7% gain in Hamilton Heights reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Belmont

Belmont is a compact Bronx neighborhood centered on Arthur Avenue, known for its Italian specialty food shops and restaurants. The building stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and scattered two-family brick homes. The B/D trains at Fordham Road and the Metro-North Fordham station are within walking distance, and the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden border the neighborhood.

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Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

Hamilton Heights

1ABCD

145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Belmont for sale

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Hamilton 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.

Belmont vs Hamilton Heights: 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. Belmont and Hamilton Heights both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Hamilton Heights tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Belmont moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)BelmontHamilton Heights
Median Sale Price$0$645,000
Median Rent$2,850/mo$3,000/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%+20.7%
Average Days on Market0 days76.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/A0.20 mi

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 Belmont cheaper than Hamilton Heights?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Belmont or Hamilton Heights?
Belmont has access to 0 subway lines and Hamilton Heights has 5, making Hamilton Heights the stronger option for transit access. Belmont has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Belmont or Hamilton Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and Hamilton Heights 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 Belmont or Hamilton Heights?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Belmont and Hamilton Heights 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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