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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kew Gardens Hills vs Morris Heights

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

Queens|Bronx

Kew Gardens Hills

Queens

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 Kew Gardens Hills.

Median Sale Price
$380K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
68
7
Avg Days on Market
48 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-7.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
19
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricKew Gardens HillsMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$380,000$0
Median Condo Price$558,510N/A
Median Co-op Price$288,000N/A
Median Rent$2,575$2,550
Active Listings687
Rental Inventory5416
Days on Market480
Price Cut Share14.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume191
YoY Price Change-7.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-8.0%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+41.7%+250.0%
Subway LinesN/A1

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kew Gardens Hills moved -7.1% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Morris Heights. Both markets have seen price softening, with Kew Gardens Hills declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Kew Gardens Hills

Kew Gardens Hills is a residential Queens neighborhood of brick single-family homes, two-family houses, and garden-apartment cooperatives arranged on a hilly grid between Main Street Flushing and the Long Island Expressway. The E/F trains at Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens station and local buses provide transit connections. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is accessible to the north.

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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

Kew Gardens Hills

No subway data available

Morris Heights

1

181 St (1) — 0.5 mi

191 St (1) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

Kew Gardens Hills 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kew Gardens Hills 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, Kew Gardens Hills or Morris Heights?
Kew Gardens Hills has access to 0 subway lines and Morris Heights has 1, making Morris Heights the stronger option for transit access. Kew Gardens Hills has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Kew Gardens Hills or Morris Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Kew Gardens Hills 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 Kew Gardens Hills 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 Kew Gardens Hills 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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