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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Kew Gardens has the lower median sale price at $260K vs $325K in Briarwood.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Kew Gardens offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Briarwood | Kew Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 | $260,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $410,670 |
| Median Co-op Price | $276,250 | $260,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,300 | $2,795 |
| Active Listings | 39 | 65 |
| Rental Inventory | 53 | 119 |
| Days on Market | 36.5 | 88 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.3% | 15.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 9 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | -29.3% | -5.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.0% | +18.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -7.1% | -8.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to -5.5% in Kew Gardens. Both markets have seen price softening, with Briarwood declining more sharply over the measured period.
Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.
View Full Market ReportKew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its historic pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.
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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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