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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bellerose vs Coney Island

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Bellerose

Queens

Coney Island

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Coney Island has the lower median sale price at $490K vs $800K in Bellerose.

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

Median Sale Price
$800K
$490K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
17
50
Avg Days on Market
0 days
75.5 days
YoY Price Change
+8.1%
+40.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelleroseConey Island
Median Sale Price$800,000$490,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$499,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$340,000
Median Rent$1,724.5$3,280
Active Listings1750
Rental Inventory4104
Days on Market075.5
Price Cut Share5.9%8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume77
YoY Price Change+8.1%+40.0%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-3.2%
YoY Inventory Change+142.9%+47.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bellerose moved +8.1% over the past year, compared to +40.0% in Coney Island. The +40.0% gain in Coney Island reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bellerose

Bellerose is a low-density residential neighborhood at the eastern edge of Queens along the Nassau County border, characterized by detached single-family homes in Tudor Revival, Colonial, and Cape Cod styles with slate roofs and decorative brickwork. The Long Island Rail Road station on the Hempstead Branch provides direct commuter access to Penn Station. Alley Pond Park, covering 635 acres, offers a nature center and adventure course nearby.

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Coney Island

Coney Island is a beachfront Brooklyn neighborhood at the southern tip of the borough, featuring high-rise residential towers, prewar apartment buildings, and new construction condominiums along the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk. The D/F/N/Q trains terminate at Stillwell Avenue station, providing direct subway service to Manhattan. The 2.5-mile boardwalk, Luna Park amusement area, and the New York Aquarium line the oceanfront.

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Transit Access

Bellerose

No subway data available

Coney Island

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bellerose for sale

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Coney Island 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.

Bellerose vs Coney Island: 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. Bellerose and Coney Island 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 Bellerose and Coney Island 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)BelleroseConey Island
Median Sale Price$800,000$490,000
Median Rent$1,724.5/mo$3,280/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+8.1%+40.0%
Average Days on Market0 days75.5 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 Bellerose cheaper than Coney Island?
Coney Island is more affordable, with a median sale price of $490,000 vs $800,000 in Bellerose. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bellerose or Coney Island?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bellerose or Coney Island?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bellerose and Coney Island 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 Bellerose or Coney Island?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bellerose and Coney Island 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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