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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Jamaica has the lower median sale price at $548K vs $775K in Richmond Hill.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Jamaica offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Jamaica | Richmond Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $547,500 | $775,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | N/A |
| Median Rent | $2,840 | $2,250 |
| Active Listings | 26 | 12 |
| Rental Inventory | 255 | 11 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 3.8% | 22.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 6 |
| YoY Price Change | +4.3% | -6.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | -9.1% | -18.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +44.4% | -20.0% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Jamaica moved +4.3% over the past year, compared to -6.1% in Richmond Hill. Jamaica is seeing price appreciation while Richmond Hill has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Jamaica is a major commercial and transportation hub in central Queens, featuring a mix of prewar apartment buildings, new construction condominiums, and single-family homes radiating from the Jamaica Center transit hub. The E/J/Z trains, LIRR Jamaica station, and AirTrain JFK converge here, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. The downtown area is undergoing significant new residential and commercial development.
View Full Market ReportRichmond Hill features a mix of high-rise residential buildings and mixed-use retail structures. The area is served by major subway lines and complemented by ample local parks. Established community landmarks anchor the geography, offering varied housing types throughout the region.
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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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