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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Jackson Heights vs Pelham Parkway

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

Queens|Bronx

Jackson Heights

Queens

Pelham Parkway

Bronx

How They Compare

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

Median Sale Price
$415K
$0
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
201
9
Avg Days on Market
63.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
29
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricJackson HeightsPelham Parkway
Median Sale Price$415,000$0
Median Condo Price$520,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$369,500N/A
Median Rent$2,474.5$1,850
Active Listings2019
Rental Inventory1046
Days on Market63.50
Price Cut Share11.4%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume295
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change-0.5%-47.1%
Subway Lines7 E F M RN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

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

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Pelham Parkway

Pelham Parkway features six- and seven-story prewar Art Deco and Renaissance Revival apartment buildings with terra-cotta facades and ornate entryways, alongside detached houses on residential side streets. The 2 and 5 trains at Pelham Parkway and Bronx Park East stations connect to Manhattan, and the neighborhood borders the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden.

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Transit Access

Jackson Heights

7EFMR

Jackson Heights (7 E F M R) — 0.7 mi

Pelham Parkway

No subway data available

Active Listings

Jackson Heights for sale

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