NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Bronx
For buyers focused on affordability, Fordham has the lower median sale price at $662K vs $830K in Downtown Brooklyn.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Downtown Brooklyn, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Fordham.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Fordham |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $662,107 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $2,014.5 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 20 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 15.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 6 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +0.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +46.2% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | N/A |
Prices in Downtown Brooklyn moved -9.5% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Fordham. Both markets have seen price softening, with Downtown Brooklyn declining more sharply over the measured period.
Downtown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market ReportFordham centers on the Grand Concourse and Fordham Road, one of the Bronx's busiest commercial corridors, with six-story Art Deco apartment buildings, prewar walk-ups, and brick rowhomes lining the surrounding residential streets. The B and D trains at Fordham Road, the 4 train on the Jerome Avenue Line, and Metro-North at Fordham Station provide multiple transit options. The New York Botanical Garden's 250 acres and the Bronx Zoo border the neighborhood, and Fordham University's Gothic campus occupies the historic Rose Hill Manor at its center.
View Full Market ReportCourt St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 mi
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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 last updated: 1/1/1970.
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