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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brighton Beach vs Clinton Hill

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Clinton Hill

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Brighton Beach has the lower median sale price at $543K vs $900K in Clinton Hill.

Median Sale Price
$543K
$900K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
165
95
Avg Days on Market
116 days
45.5 days
YoY Price Change
-16.5%
-23.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
12
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrighton BeachClinton Hill
Median Sale Price$542,500$900,000
Median Condo Price$520,000$1,200,000
Median Co-op Price$368,500$810,750
Median Rent$2,575$4,200
Active Listings16595
Rental Inventory44191
Days on Market11645.5
Price Cut Share11.5%13.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1213
YoY Price Change-16.5%-23.5%
YoY Rent Change-4.6%+4.9%
YoY Inventory Change+51.4%+13.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brighton Beach moved -16.5% over the past year, compared to -23.5% in Clinton Hill. Both markets have seen price softening, with Clinton Hill declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its architectural diversity and creative energy. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a popular culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.

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Transit Access

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

Clinton Hill

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brighton Beach for sale

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Clinton Hill 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.

Brighton Beach vs Clinton Hill: 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. Brighton Beach and Clinton Hill 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 Brighton Beach and Clinton Hill 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)Brighton BeachClinton Hill
Median Sale Price$542,500$900,000
Median Rent$2,575/mo$4,200/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-16.5%-23.5%
Average Days on Market116 days45.5 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 Brighton Beach cheaper than Clinton Hill?
Yes, Brighton Beach has a lower median sale price at $542,500 compared to $900,000 in Clinton Hill 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, Brighton Beach or Clinton Hill?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Brighton Beach or Clinton Hill?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brighton Beach and Clinton Hill 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 Brighton Beach or Clinton Hill?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Brighton Beach and Clinton Hill 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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