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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

South Jamaica vs Washington Heights

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

Queens|Manhattan

South Jamaica

Queens

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$633K
$448K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
13
169
Avg Days on Market
0 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+2.3%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
16
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricSouth JamaicaWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$632,500$447,800
Median Condo PriceN/A$400,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$467,800
Median Rent$2,899$2,800
Active Listings13169
Rental Inventory9388
Days on Market0104
Price Cut Share7.7%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1614
YoY Price Change+2.3%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change-13.3%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/A1 A C

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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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Transit Access

South Jamaica

No subway data available

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

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