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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

South Jamaica vs Morningside Heights

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

Queens|Manhattan

South Jamaica

Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricSouth JamaicaMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$632,500$718,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,712,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$602,500
Median Rent$2,899$4,500
Active Listings1372
Rental Inventory996
Days on Market062.5
Price Cut Share7.7%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume167
YoY Price Change+2.3%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change-13.3%-25.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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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Transit Access

South Jamaica

No subway data available

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

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