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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Glen Oaks vs Howard Beach

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

Queens|Queens

Glen Oaks

Queens

Howard Beach

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Howard Beach has the lower median sale price at $355K vs $360K in Glen Oaks.

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

Median Sale Price
$360K
$355K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
19
55
Avg Days on Market
113 days
107.5 days
YoY Price Change
-18.2%
-29.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricGlen OaksHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$360,000$355,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$300,000$235,000
Median Rent$2,112.5$2,550
Active Listings1955
Rental Inventory42
Days on Market113107.5
Price Cut Share13.3%12.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1515
YoY Price Change-18.2%-29.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+37.5%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Glen Oaks moved -18.2% 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

Glen Oaks

Glen Oaks is an eastern Queens neighborhood of garden-apartment cooperative complexes and single-family homes along the Long Island border. The Glen Oaks Village co-op, one of the largest in the city, features mid-century brick buildings set on landscaped grounds. Bus service connects to the E train at Jamaica and the LIRR at Floral Park station.

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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

Glen Oaks

No subway data available

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

Glen Oaks 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.

Glen Oaks 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. Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks 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)Glen OaksHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$360,000$355,000
Median Rent$2,112.5/mo$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-18.2%-29.3%
Average Days on Market113 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 Glen Oaks cheaper than Howard Beach?
Howard Beach is more affordable, with a median sale price of $355,000 vs $360,000 in Glen Oaks. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Glen Oaks or Howard Beach?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Glen Oaks or Howard Beach?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks 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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