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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hunts Point vs Jamaica Estates

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

Bronx|Queens

Hunts Point

Bronx

Jamaica Estates

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
2
19
Avg Days on Market
0 days
67 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-9.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricHunts PointJamaica Estates
Median Sale Price$0$1,095,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$186,000
Median Rent$3,702.5$2,250
Active Listings219
Rental Inventory221
Days on Market067
Price Cut Share0.0%21.1%
Monthly Sales Volume35
YoY Price Change0.0%-9.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+100.0%+35.7%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Hunts Point moved 0.0% 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.

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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Jamaica Estates

Jamaica 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.

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Transit Access

Hunts Point

No subway data available

Jamaica Estates

No subway data available

Active Listings

Hunts Point for sale

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Jamaica Estates 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 Jamaica Estates?
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 Jamaica Estates?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Hunts Point or Jamaica Estates?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Hunts Point and Jamaica Estates 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 Jamaica Estates?
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 Jamaica Estates 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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