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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn vs Jackson Heights

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Jackson Heights

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Jackson Heights has the lower median sale price at $415K vs $995K in Brooklyn.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Jackson Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

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

Median Sale Price
$995K
$415K
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
3872
201
Avg Days on Market
55 days
63.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
612
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklynJackson Heights
Median Sale Price$995,000$415,000
Median Condo Price$1,152,500$520,000
Median Co-op Price$427,500$369,500
Median Rent$3,750$2,474.5
Active Listings3872201
Rental Inventory10939104
Days on Market5563.5
Price Cut Share9.7%11.4%
Monthly Sales Volume61229
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.1%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change+8.2%-0.5%
Subway LinesN/A7 E F M R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Brooklyn 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

Brooklyn

Brooklyn showcases a mix of historic brownstones, pre-war apartment buildings, and modern high-rises. The neighborhood is crisscrossed by multiple subway lines, offering direct access to major transit hubs. Residents can enjoy proximity to expansive green spaces, including notable local parks and cultural landmarks.

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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

Brooklyn

No subway data available

Jackson Heights

7EFMR

Jackson Heights (7 E F M R) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Brooklyn 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Brooklyn vs Jackson 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. Brooklyn and Jackson Heights 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 Brooklyn and Jackson Heights 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)BrooklynJackson Heights
Median Sale Price$995,000$415,000
Median Rent$3,750/mo$2,474.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%0.0%
Average Days on Market55 days63.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/A0.71 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 Brooklyn cheaper than Jackson Heights?
Jackson Heights is more affordable, with a median sale price of $415,000 vs $995,000 in Brooklyn. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Brooklyn or Jackson Heights?
Brooklyn has access to 0 subway lines and Jackson Heights has 5, making Jackson Heights the stronger option for transit access. Brooklyn has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Brooklyn or Jackson Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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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