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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brookville vs Fordham

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

Queens|Bronx

Brookville

Queens

Fordham

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Fordham has the lower median sale price at $662K vs $746K in Brookville.

Median Sale Price
$746K
$662K
Median Rent
$0
$2K
Active Listings
4
19
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+52.2%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrookvilleFordham
Median Sale Price$746,000$662,107
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$0$2,014.5
Active Listings419
Rental Inventory120
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share12.5%15.8%
Monthly Sales Volume16
YoY Price Change+52.2%0.0%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+0.9%
YoY Inventory Change+100.0%+46.2%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brookville moved +52.2% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Fordham. The +52.2% gain in Brookville reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brookville

Brookville is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family detached homes and garden-style cooperatives along the border with Nassau County. The neighborhood is served by local bus routes connecting to the LIRR at Rosedale station and the A train at Far Rockaway. Brookville Park, a 97-acre green space with ball fields and playgrounds, forms the neighborhood core.

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Fordham

Fordham centers on the Grand Concourse and Fordham Road, one of the Bronx's busiest commercial corridors, with six-story Art Deco apartment buildings, prewar walk-ups, and brick rowhomes lining the surrounding residential streets. The B and D trains at Fordham Road, the 4 train on the Jerome Avenue Line, and Metro-North at Fordham Station provide multiple transit options. The New York Botanical Garden's 250 acres and the Bronx Zoo border the neighborhood, and Fordham University's Gothic campus occupies the historic Rose Hill Manor at its center.

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Transit Access

Brookville

No subway data available

Fordham

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brookville for sale

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Fordham 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.

Brookville vs Fordham: 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. Brookville and Fordham 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 Brookville and Fordham 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)BrookvilleFordham
Median Sale Price$746,000$662,107
Median Rent$0/mo$2,014.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+52.2%0.0%
Average Days on Market0 days0 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 Brookville cheaper than Fordham?
Fordham is more affordable, with a median sale price of $662,107 vs $746,000 in Brookville. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Brookville or Fordham?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Brookville or Fordham?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brookville and Fordham 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 Brookville or Fordham?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Brookville and Fordham 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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