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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Carnegie Hill vs Jamaica

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

Manhattan|Queens

Carnegie Hill

Manhattan

Jamaica

Queens

Median Sale Price
$2.7M
$548K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
129
26
Avg Days on Market
78 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+4.1%
+4.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
22
12

Detailed Comparison

MetricCarnegie HillJamaica
Median Sale Price$2,695,000$547,500
Median Condo Price$3,200,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,850,000N/A
Median Rent$4,600$2,840
Active Listings12926
Rental Inventory95255
Days on Market780
Price Cut Share16.0%3.8%
Monthly Sales Volume2212
YoY Price Change+4.1%+4.3%
YoY Rent Change+3.8%-9.1%
YoY Inventory Change+6.2%+44.4%
Subway Lines4 5 6 B C QN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Carnegie Hill

Carnegie Hill is one of Manhattan's most refined and tranquil residential pockets. Located in the northern section of the Upper East Side, it is defined by its proximity to Central Park and the 'Museum Mile.' The neighborhood is famous for its low-rise historic architecture and grand pre-war cooperatives. It offers a sophisticated, community-oriented atmosphere with nearby private schools and charming local boutiques.

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Jamaica

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.

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Transit Access

Carnegie Hill

456BCQ

86 St (4 5 6 B C) — 0.2 mi

96 St (6 Q) — 0.3 mi

77 St (6) — 0.7 mi

Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

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