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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Briarwood vs Concourse

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

Queens|Bronx

Briarwood

Queens

Concourse

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Briarwood has the lower median sale price at $325K vs $633K in Concourse.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Briarwood offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$325K
$633K
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
39
56
Avg Days on Market
36.5 days
46.5 days
YoY Price Change
-29.3%
+62.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricBriarwoodConcourse
Median Sale Price$325,000$632,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$276,250$190,000
Median Rent$2,300$2,057
Active Listings3956
Rental Inventory5356
Days on Market36.546.5
Price Cut Share10.3%1.8%
Monthly Sales Volume97
YoY Price Change-29.3%+62.2%
YoY Rent Change+15.0%-16.0%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+30.2%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to +62.2% in Concourse. Concourse is seeing price appreciation while Briarwood has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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Concourse

The Concourse neighborhood centers on the Grand Concourse, a 5.2-mile Parisian-inspired boulevard lined with the largest collection of Art Deco and Art Moderne apartment buildings in the United States. Five- and six-story prewar co-ops with wide entrance courtyards and ornamental facades define the streetscape, complemented by postwar mid-rises. The B and D trains run beneath the Grand Concourse, with the 4 and 5 trains at 149th Street-Grand Concourse, all providing express service to Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Briarwood

No subway data available

Concourse

No subway data available

Active Listings

Briarwood for sale

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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Briarwood vs Concourse: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Briarwood and Concourse both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Briarwood and Concourse generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)BriarwoodConcourse
Median Sale Price$325,000$632,500
Median Rent$2,300/mo$2,057/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-29.3%+62.2%
Average Days on Market36.5 days46.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briarwood cheaper than Concourse?
Yes, Briarwood has a lower median sale price at $325,000 compared to $632,500 in Concourse as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Briarwood or Concourse?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Briarwood or Concourse?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Briarwood and Concourse both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Briarwood or Concourse?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Briarwood and Concourse gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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