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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Baychester vs Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights vs Baychester: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Queens

Baychester

Bronx

Cambria Heights

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Cambria Heights has the lower median sale price at $750K vs $876K in Baychester.

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

Median Sale Price
$876K
$750K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
2
8
Avg Days on Market
14 days
135.5 days
YoY Price Change
N/A
+10.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricBaychesterCambria Heights
Median Sale Price$876,000$750,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,300$3,899
Active Listings28
Rental Inventory23
Days on Market14135.5
Price Cut Share66.7%12.5%
Monthly Sales Volume45
YoY Price ChangeN/A+10.3%
YoY Rent Change+13.8%+77.2%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Baychester

Baychester is a Bronx neighborhood of post-war brick apartment complexes and two-family homes situated between Co-op City and Pelham Bay Park. The 5 train at Baychester Avenue provides express service to Midtown Manhattan, and the Hutchinson River Parkway offers direct highway access. Co-op City, one of the largest cooperative housing developments in the world, borders the neighborhood to the east.

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Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights features tree-lined blocks of single-family brick Cape Cods and Tudor-style homes, many built in the 1930s, including the landmarked Storybook-style houses on 227th Street. The neighborhood borders Brookville Park and connects to the Jamaica Center transit hub via local bus for E, J, and Z subway access, plus Long Island Rail Road service to Penn Station.

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Transit Access

Baychester

No subway data available

Cambria Heights

No subway data available

Active Listings

Baychester for sale

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Cambria 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.

Baychester vs Cambria Heights: 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. Baychester and Cambria Heights 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 Baychester and Cambria Heights 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)BaychesterCambria Heights
Median Sale Price$876,000$750,000
Median Rent$3,300/mo$3,899/mo
Year-over-Year Price ChangeN/A+10.3%
Average Days on Market14 days135.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

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 Baychester cheaper than Cambria Heights?
Cambria Heights is more affordable, with a median sale price of $750,000 vs $876,000 in Baychester. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Baychester or Cambria Heights?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Baychester or Cambria Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Baychester and Cambria Heights 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 Baychester or Cambria Heights?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Baychester and Cambria Heights 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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