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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

College Point vs St. Albans

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

Queens|Queens

College Point

Queens

St. Albans

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, St. Albans has the lower median sale price at $737K vs $965K in College Point.

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

Median Sale Price
$965K
$737K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
20
22
Avg Days on Market
0 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
+9.7%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricCollege PointSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$965,000$737,000
Median Condo Price$397,730N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,800$2,050
Active Listings2022
Rental Inventory78
Days on Market068.5
Price Cut Share7.4%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume1122
YoY Price Change+9.7%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change+10.9%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change+25.0%-24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in College Point moved +9.7% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. The +9.7% gain in College Point reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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St. Albans

St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

College Point

No subway data available

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

College Point for sale

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St. Albans 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.

College Point vs St. Albans: 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. College Point and St. Albans 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 College Point and St. Albans 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)College PointSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$965,000$737,000
Median Rent$2,800/mo$2,050/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+9.7%+0.3%
Average Days on Market0 days68.5 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 College Point cheaper than St. Albans?
St. Albans is more affordable, with a median sale price of $737,000 vs $965,000 in College Point. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, College Point or St. Albans?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, College Point or St. Albans?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. College Point and St. Albans 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 College Point or St. Albans?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both College Point and St. Albans 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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