NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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For buyers focused on affordability, Astoria has the lower median sale price at $550K vs $1.6M in Kensington.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Astoria offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Astoria | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $550,055 | $1,550,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $817,300 | $537,104.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $430,000 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $2,825 |
| Active Listings | 317 | 89 |
| Rental Inventory | 1079 | 78 |
| Days on Market | 110 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.0% | 5.6% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 20 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | -48.2% | +198.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +0.8% | +8.7% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +6.0% | +25.4% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Astoria moved -48.2% over the past year, compared to +198.1% in Kensington. Kensington is seeing price appreciation while Astoria has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Astoria is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, famous for its incredible international food scene and relaxed atmosphere. The real estate market offers excellent value, featuring a blend of traditional multi-family brick houses, pre-war cooperatives, and a growing number of sleek new construction condominiums. With its stunning waterfront park and quick commute to Manhattan, Astoria is a top choice for those seeking a balanced urban lifestyle.
View Full Market ReportKensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.
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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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