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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Richmond Hill vs Woodhaven

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

Queens|Queens

Richmond Hill

Queens

Woodhaven

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Richmond Hill has the lower median sale price at $775K vs $813K in Woodhaven.

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

Median Sale Price
$775K
$813K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
12
23
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-6.1%
+20.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
6
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricRichmond HillWoodhaven
Median Sale Price$775,000$813,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,250$2,625
Active Listings1223
Rental Inventory1118
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share22.2%17.4%
Monthly Sales Volume615
YoY Price Change-6.1%+20.5%
YoY Rent Change-18.9%+16.7%
YoY Inventory Change-20.0%-17.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Richmond Hill moved -6.1% over the past year, compared to +20.5% in Woodhaven. Woodhaven is seeing price appreciation while Richmond Hill has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill features a mix of high-rise residential buildings and mixed-use retail structures. The area is served by major subway lines and complemented by ample local parks. Established community landmarks anchor the geography, offering varied housing types throughout the region.

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Woodhaven

Woodhaven is one of Queens' most architecturally intact late 19th-century residential districts, with streets lined by Victorian frame houses, Neo-Renaissance rowhouses, and prewar apartment buildings. The J and Z trains run along Jamaica Avenue with stops at Woodhaven Boulevard, 85th Street-Forest Parkway, and 75th Street-Elderts Lane. Forest Park, the third-largest park in Queens, forms the neighborhood's northern boundary with wooded trails and recreational fields.

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Transit Access

Richmond Hill

No subway data available

Woodhaven

No subway data available

Active Listings

Richmond Hill for sale

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Woodhaven 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.

Richmond Hill vs Woodhaven: 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. Richmond Hill and Woodhaven 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 Richmond Hill and Woodhaven 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)Richmond HillWoodhaven
Median Sale Price$775,000$813,000
Median Rent$2,250/mo$2,625/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-6.1%+20.5%
Average Days on Market0 days0 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 Richmond Hill cheaper than Woodhaven?
Yes, Richmond Hill has a lower median sale price at $775,000 compared to $813,000 in Woodhaven as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Richmond Hill or Woodhaven?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Richmond Hill or Woodhaven?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Richmond Hill and Woodhaven 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 Richmond Hill or Woodhaven?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Richmond Hill and Woodhaven 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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