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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Fresh Meadows vs Long Island City

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

Queens|Queens

Fresh Meadows

Queens

Long Island City

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Fresh Meadows has the lower median sale price at $975K vs $1.2M in Long Island City.

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

Commuters have more transit options in Long Island City, which is served by 7 subway lines compared to 0 in Fresh Meadows.

Median Sale Price
$975K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
2
252
Avg Days on Market
0 days
104.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+38.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricFresh MeadowsLong Island City
Median Sale Price$974,500$1,237,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,124,830
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,490$4,500
Active Listings2252
Rental Inventory45942
Days on Market0104.5
Price Cut Share6.7%7.5%
Monthly Sales Volume58
YoY Price Change0.0%+38.6%
YoY Rent Change-4.2%+3.4%
YoY Inventory Change-50.0%+56.5%
Subway LinesN/A7 E G M N R W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Fresh Meadows moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +38.6% in Long Island City. The +38.6% gain in Long Island City reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows is a planned residential Queens neighborhood originally developed in the late 1940s as garden-apartment complexes with landscaped grounds, along with Cape Cod and Colonial single-family homes on curved streets. The Q65 and Q17 buses connect to the Flushing 7 train, and the QM1 express bus runs to Midtown Manhattan. Cunningham Park, a 358-acre green space with hiking trails and sports fields, borders the east side.

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Long Island City

Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.

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Transit Access

Fresh Meadows

No subway data available

Long Island City

7EGMNRW

Hunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi

Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi

Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi

Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Fresh Meadows for sale

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Long Island City 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresh Meadows cheaper than Long Island City?
Yes, Fresh Meadows has a lower median sale price at $974,500 compared to $1,237,500 in Long Island City as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Fresh Meadows or Long Island City?
Fresh Meadows has access to 0 subway lines and Long Island City has 7, making Long Island City the stronger option for transit access. Fresh Meadows has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Fresh Meadows or Long Island City?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Fresh Meadows and Long Island City 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 Fresh Meadows or Long Island City?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Fresh Meadows and Long Island City 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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