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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Auburndale vs Middle Village

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

Queens|Queens

Auburndale

Queens

Middle Village

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Middle Village has the lower median sale price at $910K vs $1.1M in Auburndale.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$910K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
8
25
Avg Days on Market
0 days
46.5 days
YoY Price Change
+37.2%
-4.7%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricAuburndaleMiddle Village
Median Sale Price$1,115,000$910,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,350$2,850
Active Listings825
Rental Inventory925
Days on Market046.5
Price Cut Share22.2%24.0%
Monthly Sales Volume48
YoY Price Change+37.2%-4.7%
YoY Rent Change-26.0%+9.6%
YoY Inventory Change-38.5%-7.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Auburndale moved +37.2% over the past year, compared to -4.7% in Middle Village. Auburndale is seeing price appreciation while Middle Village has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Auburndale

Auburndale is a residential Queens neighborhood of brick Colonial and Cape Cod homes on tree-lined streets between the Long Island Expressway and the Cross Island Parkway. The LIRR Auburndale station provides direct commuter rail service to Penn Station, and local buses connect to the Flushing 7 train terminus. Oakland Lake, a glacial kettle pond, anchors the western edge of the neighborhood.

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Middle Village

Middle Village is a Queens neighborhood with low-density residential blocks and housing stock ranging from pre-war buildings to newer developments. M train service runs along Metropolitan Avenue, with Juniper Valley Park anchoring the area.

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Transit Access

Auburndale

No subway data available

Middle Village

No subway data available

Active Listings

Auburndale 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.

Auburndale vs Middle Village: 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. Auburndale and Middle Village 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 Auburndale and Middle Village 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)AuburndaleMiddle Village
Median Sale Price$1,115,000$910,000
Median Rent$2,350/mo$2,850/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+37.2%-4.7%
Average Days on Market0 days46.5 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 Auburndale cheaper than Middle Village?
Middle Village is more affordable, with a median sale price of $910,000 vs $1,115,000 in Auburndale. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Auburndale or Middle Village?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Auburndale or Middle Village?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Auburndale and Middle Village 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 Auburndale or Middle Village?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Auburndale and Middle Village 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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