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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Jackson Heights vs Woodside

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

Queens|Queens

Jackson Heights

Queens

Woodside

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Jackson Heights has the lower median sale price at $415K vs $568K in Woodside.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Jackson Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$415K
$568K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
201
120
Avg Days on Market
63.5 days
64 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+12.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
29
17

Detailed Comparison

MetricJackson HeightsWoodside
Median Sale Price$415,000$568,000
Median Condo Price$520,000$346,119
Median Co-op Price$369,500$339,000
Median Rent$2,474.5$3,250
Active Listings201120
Rental Inventory104171
Days on Market63.564
Price Cut Share11.4%5.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2917
YoY Price Change0.0%+12.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+8.4%
YoY Inventory Change-0.5%+10.1%
Subway Lines7 E F M R7 E F M R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Jackson Heights moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +12.0% in Woodside. The +12.0% gain in Woodside reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights is a landmarked planned community originally built in the early 1900s, featuring prewar garden cooperatives with interior courtyards that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Approximately 80% of the housing stock consists of co-ops, with the remainder split among attached single-family homes, multi-family row houses, and detached residences, all served by the 7, E, F, M, and R trains at the Roosevelt Avenue hub. Travers Park provides green space, and the commercial corridors along Roosevelt Avenue and 37th Avenue anchor the neighborhood's retail activity.

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Woodside

Woodside is a Queens neighborhood with 7/E/M/R train access and walkable commercial corridors along Roosevelt and Woodside Avenues. Housing stock features pre-war garden apartment cooperatives, multi-family brick houses, and newer condominium developments.

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Transit Access

Jackson Heights

7EFMR

Jackson Heights (7 E F M R) — 0.7 mi

Woodside

7EFMR

Jackson Heights (7 E F M R) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Jackson Heights 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Jackson Heights vs Woodside: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Jackson Heights and Woodside both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Jackson Heights and Woodside generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Jackson HeightsWoodside
Median Sale Price$415,000$568,000
Median Rent$2,474.5/mo$3,250/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%+12.0%
Average Days on Market63.5 days64 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.71 mi0.59 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson Heights cheaper than Woodside?
Yes, Jackson Heights has a lower median sale price at $415,000 compared to $568,000 in Woodside as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Jackson Heights or Woodside?
Both Jackson Heights and Woodside are served by 5 subway lines within walking distance. The best choice depends on which specific lines serve your commute route.
Which is better for families, Jackson Heights or Woodside?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Jackson Heights and Woodside 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 Jackson Heights or Woodside?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Jackson Heights and Woodside 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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