NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, South Jamaica has the lower median sale price at $665K vs $1.2M in Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find South Jamaica offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in South Jamaica.
| Metric | South Jamaica | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $664,500 | $1,247,356 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,790,968.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $847,500 |
| Median Rent | $3,299 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 15 | 1081 |
| Rental Inventory | 11 | 1518 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.3% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 16 | 131 |
| YoY Price Change | -0.8% | -10.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | 0.0% | +5.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -25.0% | -12.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in South Jamaica moved -0.8% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Both markets have seen price softening, with Upper West Side declining more sharply over the measured period.
South Jamaica features brick rowhouses and new residential developments on tree-lined streets between the 100-acre Baisley Pond Park and Roy Wilkins Park. The Jamaica Center transit hub is one mile north, connecting the E, J, and Z subway lines, the LIRR, and the AirTrain to JFK Airport.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.3 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3) — 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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