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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Queens Village vs St. Albans

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

Queens|Queens

Queens Village

Queens

St. Albans

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, St. Albans has the lower median sale price at $737K vs $750K in Queens Village.

Median Sale Price
$750K
$737K
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
7
22
Avg Days on Market
31.5 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
-1.0%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
17
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricQueens VillageSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$750,000$737,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,037.5$2,050
Active Listings722
Rental Inventory108
Days on Market31.568.5
Price Cut Share13.3%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume1722
YoY Price Change-1.0%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change-56.3%-24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Queens Village moved -1.0% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. St. Albans is seeing price appreciation while Queens Village has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Queens Village

Queens Village is a residential section of Queens with architectural variety ranging from pre-war buildings to contemporary developments. LIRR service and bus routes along Hillside Avenue anchor the area.

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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

Queens Village

No subway data available

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

Queens Village 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Queens Village vs St. Albans: 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. Queens Village and St. Albans 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 Queens Village and St. Albans 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)Queens VillageSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$750,000$737,000
Median Rent$2,037.5/mo$2,050/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-1.0%+0.3%
Average Days on Market31.5 days68.5 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 Queens Village cheaper than St. Albans?
St. Albans is more affordable, with a median sale price of $737,000 vs $750,000 in Queens Village. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Queens Village or St. Albans?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Queens Village or St. Albans?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Queens Village 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 Queens Village 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 Queens Village 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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