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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Glendale vs Howard Beach

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

Queens|Queens

Glendale

Queens

Howard Beach

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Howard Beach has the lower median sale price at $355K vs $799K in Glendale.

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

Median Sale Price
$799K
$355K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
34
55
Avg Days on Market
67 days
107.5 days
YoY Price Change
-8.4%
-29.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricGlendaleHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$799,100$355,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$235,000
Median Rent$2,875$2,550
Active Listings3455
Rental Inventory522
Days on Market67107.5
Price Cut Share17.6%12.7%
Monthly Sales Volume315
YoY Price Change-8.4%-29.3%
YoY Rent Change+9.5%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+70.0%+37.5%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Glendale moved -8.4% over the past year, compared to -29.3% in Howard Beach. Both markets have seen price softening, with Howard Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Glendale

Glendale is a residential Queens neighborhood of one- and two-family frame and brick homes built from the 1920s through the 1950s, with scattered multi-family buildings along the commercial corridors. The M train at Fresh Pond Road provides direct subway service, and local buses connect to the LIRR at Woodhaven. The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park offers walking trails along the neighborhood border.

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Howard Beach

Howard Beach is a waterfront Queens neighborhood of single-family brick homes and two-family detached houses on a peninsula between Jamaica Bay and the Belt Parkway. The A train at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station provides subway service, and the AirTrain JFK connects directly to all airport terminals. Charles Memorial Park and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge offer waterfront recreation.

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Transit Access

Glendale

No subway data available

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

Glendale 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.

Glendale vs Howard Beach: 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. Glendale and Howard Beach 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 Glendale and Howard Beach 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)GlendaleHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$799,100$355,000
Median Rent$2,875/mo$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-8.4%-29.3%
Average Days on Market67 days107.5 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 Glendale cheaper than Howard Beach?
Howard Beach is more affordable, with a median sale price of $355,000 vs $799,100 in Glendale. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Glendale or Howard Beach?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Glendale or Howard Beach?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Glendale and Howard Beach 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 Glendale or Howard Beach?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Glendale and Howard Beach 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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