NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Howard Beach has the lower median sale price at $355K vs $1.1M in Williamsburg.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Howard Beach offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Howard Beach | Williamsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $355,000 | $1,110,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,067,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $235,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $2,550 | $4,725 |
| Active Listings | 55 | 247 |
| Rental Inventory | 2 | 1448 |
| Days on Market | 107.5 | 45.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 15 | 35 |
| YoY Price Change | -29.3% | -26.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.9% | +5.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +37.5% | +7.4% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Howard Beach moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to -26.0% in Williamsburg. Both markets have seen price softening, with Howard Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.
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.
View Full Market ReportWilliamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.
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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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