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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bensonhurst vs Coney Island

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bensonhurst

Brooklyn

Coney Island

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Coney Island has the lower median sale price at $490K vs $1.3M in Bensonhurst.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$490K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
71
50
Avg Days on Market
36 days
75.5 days
YoY Price Change
+11.3%
+40.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
12
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricBensonhurstConey Island
Median Sale Price$1,290,000$490,000
Median Condo Price$556,473.5$499,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$340,000
Median Rent$2,400$3,280
Active Listings7150
Rental Inventory35104
Days on Market3675.5
Price Cut Share12.7%8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume127
YoY Price Change+11.3%+40.0%
YoY Rent Change+2.1%-3.2%
YoY Inventory Change-4.1%+47.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bensonhurst moved +11.3% 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

Bensonhurst

Bensonhurst is a densely built Brooklyn neighborhood of six-story prewar apartment buildings, attached brick row houses, and two-family homes along wide commercial avenues. The D train runs along an elevated section of 86th Street, and the N train serves the Bath Beach border to the west. Bensonhurst Park and the Gravesend Bay waterfront provide green space along the southern edge.

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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

Bensonhurst

No subway data available

Coney Island

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bensonhurst 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.

Bensonhurst 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. Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst 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)BensonhurstConey Island
Median Sale Price$1,290,000$490,000
Median Rent$2,400/mo$3,280/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+11.3%+40.0%
Average Days on Market36 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 Bensonhurst cheaper than Coney Island?
Coney Island is more affordable, with a median sale price of $490,000 vs $1,290,000 in Bensonhurst. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bensonhurst or Coney Island?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bensonhurst or Coney Island?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst 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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