NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Queens has the lower median sale price at $635K vs $854K in Bath Beach.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Queens offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Bath Beach | Queens |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $854,000 | $635,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $498,888 | $605,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $345,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,150 | $3,100 |
| Active Listings | 37 | 2917 |
| Rental Inventory | 24 | 4407 |
| Days on Market | 45 | 64.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 21.6% | 10.9% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 8 | 631 |
| YoY Price Change | -20.2% | -7.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +13.5% | +3.3% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -9.8% | +18.2% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Bath Beach moved -20.2% over the past year, compared to -7.5% in Queens. Both markets have seen price softening, with Bath Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.
Bath Beach sits on Brooklyn's southwestern shore along Gravesend Bay, featuring a mix of one- and two-family brick and frame houses, attached rowhouses, and small apartment buildings on a low-traffic residential grid. The D train serves the neighborhood via the BMT West End Line with stations at 18th Avenue, 20th Avenue, Bay Parkway, and 25th Avenue. Calvert Vaux Park and the Shore Parkway promenade provide waterfront access, while Dyker Beach Park offers an 18-hole public golf course.
View Full Market ReportQueens boasts a mix of pre-war apartment buildings and modern high-rises, set against the backdrop of large green spaces and local parks. The area is served by multiple transit lines, offering connectivity throughout the borough. Notable landmarks and mixed-use commercial corridors characterize the built environment.
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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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