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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Morris Heights

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Morris Heights

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Morris Heights, which is served by 1 subway line compared to 0 in Bergen Beach.

Median Sale Price
$825K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
33
7
Avg Days on Market
152.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-3.5%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$825,000$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,300$2,550
Active Listings337
Rental Inventory616
Days on Market152.50
Price Cut Share9.1%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume51
YoY Price Change-3.5%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+32.0%+250.0%
Subway LinesN/A1

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Morris Heights. Both markets have seen price softening, with Bergen Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.

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Morris Heights

Morris Heights sits along the Harlem River in the western Bronx, featuring five- and six-story Art Deco and neo-Renaissance apartment buildings along Sedgwick and University Avenues, many with decorative facades and interior courtyards. The 4 train runs along Jerome Avenue, connecting residents directly to Midtown Manhattan. Roberto Clemente State Park anchors the waterfront with 25 acres of athletic fields and a promenade.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Morris Heights

1

181 St (1) — 0.5 mi

191 St (1) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Morris Heights 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.

Bergen Beach vs Morris Heights: 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. Bergen Beach and Morris Heights 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 Bergen Beach and Morris Heights 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)Bergen BeachMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$825,000$0
Median Rent$3,300/mo$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-3.5%0.0%
Average Days on Market152.5 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/A0.52 mi

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 Bergen Beach cheaper than Morris Heights?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Bergen Beach or Morris Heights?
Bergen Beach has access to 0 subway lines and Morris Heights has 1, making Morris Heights the stronger option for transit access. Bergen Beach has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Morris Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Morris Heights 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 Bergen Beach or Morris Heights?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bergen Beach and Morris Heights 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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