NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, East Harlem has the lower median sale price at $689K vs $1.1M in Jamaica Estates.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find East Harlem offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in East Harlem, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Jamaica Estates.
| Metric | East Harlem | Jamaica Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $688,500 | $1,095,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $663,250 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $499,911 | $186,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,950 | $2,250 |
| Active Listings | 65 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 351 | 21 |
| Days on Market | 73 | 67 |
| Price Cut Share | 21.5% | 21.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 5 |
| YoY Price Change | -2.1% | -9.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.9% | -11.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +8.3% | +35.7% |
| Subway Lines | 4 5 6 | N/A |
Prices in East Harlem moved -2.1% over the past year, compared to -9.3% in Jamaica Estates. Both markets have seen price softening, with Jamaica Estates declining more sharply over the measured period.
East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.
View Full Market ReportJamaica Estates is a residential Queens neighborhood of large Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean-style homes on winding tree-lined streets along the hills of the terminal moraine. The F train at Hillside Avenue and the LIRR at Jamaica station are accessible by bus. The Grand Central Parkway borders the neighborhood to the north, providing highway access to Manhattan and Long Island.
View Full Market Report125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi
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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.
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