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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs South Jamaica

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

Manhattan|Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

South Jamaica

Queens

Median Sale Price
$718K
$633K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
72
13
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+2.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsSouth Jamaica
Median Sale Price$718,000$632,500
Median Condo Price$1,712,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$602,500N/A
Median Rent$4,500$2,899
Active Listings7213
Rental Inventory969
Days on Market62.50
Price Cut Share4.2%7.7%
Monthly Sales Volume716
YoY Price Change-46.3%+2.3%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%-13.3%
Subway Lines1 A B C DN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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South Jamaica

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.

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Transit Access

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

South Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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