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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs South Jamaica

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

Manhattan|Queens

Washington Heights

Manhattan

South Jamaica

Queens

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsSouth Jamaica
Median Sale Price$447,800$632,500
Median Condo Price$400,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$467,800N/A
Median Rent$2,800$2,899
Active Listings16913
Rental Inventory3889
Days on Market1040
Price Cut Share14.2%7.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1416
YoY Price Change+7.9%+2.3%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%-13.3%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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

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

South Jamaica

No subway data available

Active Listings

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