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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Ozone Park

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

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Long Island City

Queens

Ozone Park

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How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Ozone Park has the lower median sale price at $780K 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 Ozone Park.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$780K
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
252
13
Avg Days on Market
104.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+38.6%
+25.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityOzone Park
Median Sale Price$1,237,500$780,000
Median Condo Price$1,124,830N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,500$1,999
Active Listings25213
Rental Inventory9424
Days on Market104.50
Price Cut Share7.5%23.1%
Monthly Sales Volume85
YoY Price Change+38.6%+25.9%
YoY Rent Change+3.4%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+56.5%+30.0%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R WN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Long Island City moved +38.6% over the past year, compared to +25.9% in Ozone Park. The +38.6% gain in Long Island City reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Ozone Park

Ozone Park features 1920s brick rowhouses and semi-detached single-family homes, many with enclosed front porches and stained-glass windows, spread across low-traffic two-story residential blocks. The A train runs through the neighborhood with multiple stations along Liberty Avenue, providing direct subway access to Manhattan and connections to JFK Airport.

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Transit Access

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

Ozone Park

No subway data available

Active Listings

Long Island City for sale

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Ozone Park 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.

Long Island City vs Ozone Park: 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. Long Island City and Ozone Park 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 Long Island City and Ozone Park 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)Long Island CityOzone Park
Median Sale Price$1,237,500$780,000
Median Rent$4,500/mo$1,999/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+38.6%+25.9%
Average Days on Market104.5 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.17 miN/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 Long Island City cheaper than Ozone Park?
Ozone Park is more affordable, with a median sale price of $780,000 vs $1,237,500 in Long Island City. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Long Island City or Ozone Park?
Long Island City has access to 7 subway lines and Ozone Park has 0, making Long Island City the stronger option for transit access. Ozone Park has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Long Island City or Ozone Park?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Long Island City and Ozone Park 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 Long Island City or Ozone Park?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Long Island City and Ozone Park 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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