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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Dyker Heights vs Floral Park

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Dyker Heights

Brooklyn

Floral Park

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Floral Park has the lower median sale price at $718K vs $1.1M in Dyker Heights.

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$718K
Median Rent
$2K
$0
Active Listings
39
1
Avg Days on Market
52 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-16.3%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
10
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricDyker HeightsFloral Park
Median Sale Price$1,075,000$717,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,495$0
Active Listings391
Rental Inventory131
Days on Market520
Price Cut Share15.4%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume102
YoY Price Change-16.3%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-10.9%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-35.0%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Dyker Heights moved -16.3% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Floral Park. Both markets have seen price softening, with Dyker Heights declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Dyker Heights

Dyker Heights is a long-established Brooklyn neighborhood with spacious single-family homes and multi-family inventory. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium developments, with Dyker Beach Park and Golf Course on the western edge and R/D train service.

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Floral Park

Floral Park sits at the easternmost edge of Queens along the Nassau County line, defined by detached Cape Cod, Colonial Revival, and Tudor-style homes built on small lots, many with porches, dormers, and bay windows. The Long Island Rail Road's Floral Park station and the commercial corridor along Tulip Avenue form the neighborhood's center.

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Transit Access

Dyker Heights

No subway data available

Floral Park

No subway data available

Active Listings

Dyker Heights for sale

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Floral Park 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.

Dyker Heights vs Floral Park: 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. Dyker Heights and Floral Park 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 Dyker Heights and Floral Park 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)Dyker HeightsFloral Park
Median Sale Price$1,075,000$717,500
Median Rent$2,495/mo$0/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-16.3%0.0%
Average Days on Market52 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 Dyker Heights cheaper than Floral Park?
Floral Park is more affordable, with a median sale price of $717,500 vs $1,075,000 in Dyker Heights. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Dyker Heights or Floral Park?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Dyker Heights or Floral Park?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Dyker Heights and Floral Park 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 Dyker Heights or Floral Park?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Dyker Heights and Floral Park 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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