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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Jamaica

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

Queens|Queens

Long Island City

Queens

Jamaica

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$703K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
243
23
Avg Days on Market
3 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
+1.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
20

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityJamaica
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$702,500
Median Condo Price$1,048,000N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,351.5$2,935
Active Listings24323
Rental Inventory956187
Days on Market30
Price Cut Share5.3%4.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1120
YoY Price Change+8.0%+1.2%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%-5.3%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%+53.3%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R WN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Long Island City

Long Island City (LIC) is one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods, offering a modern urban lifestyle just one stop from Manhattan. Famous for its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, LIC is a hub for contemporary art and luxury living. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, new construction glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.

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Jamaica

Jamaica provides a tranquil setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its unpretentious atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of tranquil cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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Transit Access

Long Island City

7EGMNRW

Hunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi

Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi

Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi

Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 mi

Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

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