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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Jackson Heights

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

Bronx|Queens

Belmont

Bronx

Jackson Heights

Queens

How They Compare

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

Median Sale Price
$0
$415K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
2
201
Avg Days on Market
0 days
63.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontJackson Heights
Median Sale Price$0$415,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$520,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$369,500
Median Rent$2,850$2,474.5
Active Listings2201
Rental Inventory14104
Days on Market063.5
Price Cut Share0.0%11.4%
Monthly Sales Volume229
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-0.5%
Subway LinesN/A7 E F M R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Belmont and Jackson Heights saw prices shift 0.0% over the past year. Comparable year-over-year movement suggests both markets are tracking similar citywide conditions.

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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Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights is a landmarked planned community originally built in the early 1900s, featuring prewar garden cooperatives with interior courtyards that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Approximately 80% of the housing stock consists of co-ops, with the remainder split among attached single-family homes, multi-family row houses, and detached residences, all served by the 7, E, F, M, and R trains at the Roosevelt Avenue hub. Travers Park provides green space, and the commercial corridors along Roosevelt Avenue and 37th Avenue anchor the neighborhood's retail activity.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

Jackson Heights

7EFMR

Jackson Heights (7 E F M R) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Belmont for sale

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Jackson 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont cheaper than Jackson 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 Jackson Heights?
Belmont has access to 0 subway lines and Jackson Heights has 5, making Jackson 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 Jackson Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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