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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Jamaica has the lower median sale price at $548K vs $1.3M in Upper East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Jamaica offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Upper East Side, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Jamaica.
| Metric | Jamaica | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $547,500 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,800,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $1,167,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,840 | $4,270 |
| Active Listings | 26 | 1593 |
| Rental Inventory | 255 | 1686 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 3.8% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 170 |
| YoY Price Change | +4.3% | +31.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | -9.1% | +6.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +44.4% | -3.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 4 5 6 |
Prices in Jamaica moved +4.3% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in Upper East Side. The +31.0% gain in Upper East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that 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 ReportThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 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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