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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs St. Albans

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

St. Albans

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, St. Albans has the lower median sale price at $737K vs $825K in Bergen Beach.

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

Median Sale Price
$825K
$737K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
33
22
Avg Days on Market
152.5 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
-3.5%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$825,000$737,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,300$2,050
Active Listings3322
Rental Inventory68
Days on Market152.568.5
Price Cut Share9.1%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume522
YoY Price Change-3.5%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change+32.0%-24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. St. Albans is seeing price appreciation while Bergen Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

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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St. Albans

St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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St. Albans 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 Bergen Beach cheaper than St. Albans?
St. Albans is more affordable, with a median sale price of $737,000 vs $825,000 in Bergen Beach. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bergen Beach or St. Albans?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or St. Albans?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and St. Albans 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 St. Albans?
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 St. Albans 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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