NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Hamilton Heights has the lower median sale price at $645K vs $1.1M in East Elmhurst.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Hamilton Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Hamilton Heights, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in East Elmhurst.
| Metric | East Elmhurst | Hamilton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,111,000 | $645,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $532,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,049.5 | $3,000 |
| Active Listings | 10 | 83 |
| Rental Inventory | 8 | 235 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 76.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 28.6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 5 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | +104.3% | +20.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +27.1% | +7.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +66.7% | +22.1% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 A B C D |
Prices in East Elmhurst moved +104.3% over the past year, compared to +20.7% in Hamilton Heights. The +104.3% gain in East Elmhurst reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that 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 ReportHamilton 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.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1) — 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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