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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hunts Point vs Jackson Heights

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

Bronx|Queens

Hunts Point

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 Hunts Point.

Median Sale Price
$0
$415K
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
2
201
Avg Days on Market
0 days
63.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricHunts PointJackson Heights
Median Sale Price$0$415,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$520,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$369,500
Median Rent$3,702.5$2,474.5
Active Listings2201
Rental Inventory2104
Days on Market063.5
Price Cut Share0.0%11.4%
Monthly Sales Volume329
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change+100.0%-0.5%
Subway LinesN/A7 E F M R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Hunts Point 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

Hunts Point

Hunts Point is a South Bronx neighborhood anchored by the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the world. The residential stock includes prewar walk-up apartments, public housing developments, and a growing number of new affordable and mixed-income buildings. The 6 train at Hunts Point Avenue and Longwood Avenue stations connect to Midtown Manhattan.

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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

Hunts Point

No subway data available

Jackson Heights

7EFMR

Jackson Heights (7 E F M R) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point 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, Hunts Point or Jackson Heights?
Hunts Point has access to 0 subway lines and Jackson Heights has 5, making Jackson Heights the stronger option for transit access. Hunts Point has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Hunts Point or Jackson Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point 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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