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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Briarwood vs Hunts Point

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

Queens|Bronx

Briarwood

Queens

Hunts Point

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$325K
$0
Median Rent
$2K
$4K
Active Listings
39
2
Avg Days on Market
36.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-29.3%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricBriarwoodHunts Point
Median Sale Price$325,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$276,250N/A
Median Rent$2,300$3,702.5
Active Listings392
Rental Inventory532
Days on Market36.50
Price Cut Share10.3%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume93
YoY Price Change-29.3%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+15.0%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+100.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Hunts Point. Both markets have seen price softening, with Briarwood declining more sharply over the measured period.

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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Hunts Point

Hunts Point is a South Bronx neighborhood anchored by the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the world. The residential stock includes prewar walk-up apartments, public housing developments, and a growing number of new affordable and mixed-income buildings. The 6 train at Hunts Point Avenue and Longwood Avenue stations connect to Midtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Briarwood

No subway data available

Hunts Point

No subway data available

Active Listings

Briarwood for sale

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Hunts Point 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briarwood cheaper than Hunts Point?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Briarwood or Hunts Point?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Briarwood or Hunts Point?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Briarwood and Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point?
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 Hunts Point 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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