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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Clearview vs College Point

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

Queens|Queens

Clearview

Queens

College Point

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, College Point has the lower median sale price at $965K vs $980K in Clearview.

Median Sale Price
$980K
$965K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
14
20
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+214.1%
+9.7%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricClearviewCollege Point
Median Sale Price$980,000$965,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$397,730
Median Co-op Price$320,000N/A
Median Rent$2,887.5$2,800
Active Listings1420
Rental Inventory37
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share11.1%7.4%
Monthly Sales Volume411
YoY Price Change+214.1%+9.7%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+10.9%
YoY Inventory Change+7.7%+25.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Clearview moved +214.1% over the past year, compared to +9.7% in College Point. The +214.1% gain in Clearview reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Clearview

Clearview is a residential Queens neighborhood of split-level and Colonial-style homes built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, set on curving streets with private driveways and lawns. The neighborhood is bounded by the Clearview Expressway to the west and Little Neck Bay to the east. Bus service connects to the Flushing 7 train and the LIRR at Bayside station.

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College Point

College Point is a waterfront Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, two-family brick houses, and garden-apartment complexes along Flushing Bay. The neighborhood is connected by bus to the Flushing 7 train terminus and is bordered by a large commercial retail center along 20th Avenue. MacNeil Park on the waterfront offers views across to the Whitestone Bridge.

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Transit Access

Clearview

No subway data available

College Point

No subway data available

Active Listings

Clearview 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.

Clearview vs College Point: 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. Clearview and College Point 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 Clearview and College Point 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)ClearviewCollege Point
Median Sale Price$980,000$965,000
Median Rent$2,887.5/mo$2,800/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+214.1%+9.7%
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 Clearview cheaper than College Point?
College Point is more affordable, with a median sale price of $965,000 vs $980,000 in Clearview. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Clearview or College Point?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Clearview or College Point?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Clearview and College 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 Clearview or College 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 Clearview and College 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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