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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown South has the lower median sale price at $850K vs $1.1M in Jamaica Estates.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown South, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 0 in Jamaica Estates.
| Metric | Jamaica Estates | Midtown South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,095,000 | $850,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $2,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $186,000 | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,250 | $5,100 |
| Active Listings | 19 | 69 |
| Rental Inventory | 21 | 208 |
| Days on Market | 67 | 48 |
| Price Cut Share | 21.1% | 8.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 5 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.3% | +0.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | -11.8% | +5.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +35.7% | +4.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Jamaica Estates moved -9.3% over the past year, compared to +0.2% in Midtown South. Midtown South is seeing price appreciation while Jamaica Estates has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
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.
View Full Market ReportMidtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi
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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