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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Elmhurst vs Hunts Point

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

Queens|Bronx

Elmhurst

Queens

Hunts Point

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$490K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
88
2
Avg Days on Market
73.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+8.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
17
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricElmhurstHunts Point
Median Sale Price$490,000$0
Median Condo Price$555,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$310,000N/A
Median Rent$2,647.5$3,702.5
Active Listings882
Rental Inventory1062
Days on Market73.50
Price Cut Share18.2%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume173
YoY Price Change+8.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+1.8%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+72.5%+100.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Elmhurst moved +8.9% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Hunts Point. The +8.9% gain in Elmhurst reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a dynamic and bustling neighborhood in central Queens. Known for its incredible culinary scene and bustling commercial corridors, the area offers a high-energy urban lifestyle. The real estate market is characterized by a wide range of housing options, from spacious pre-war cooperatives and traditional multi-family houses to sleek new construction condominiums that provide excellent value and a quick commute to Manhattan and Long Island City.

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Hunts Point

Hunts Point is a South Bronx neighborhood anchored by the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the world. The residential stock includes prewar walk-up apartments, public housing developments, and a growing number of new affordable and mixed-income buildings. The 6 train at Hunts Point Avenue and Longwood Avenue stations connect to Midtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Elmhurst

No subway data available

Hunts Point

No subway data available

Active Listings

Elmhurst for sale

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Hunts Point 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.

Elmhurst vs Hunts 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. Elmhurst and Hunts 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 Elmhurst and Hunts 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)ElmhurstHunts Point
Median Sale Price$490,000$0
Median Rent$2,647.5/mo$3,702.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+8.9%0.0%
Average Days on Market73.5 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 Elmhurst cheaper than Hunts Point?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Elmhurst or Hunts Point?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Elmhurst or Hunts Point?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Elmhurst and Hunts 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 Elmhurst or Hunts 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 Elmhurst and Hunts 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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