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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gravesend vs Throgs Neck

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Gravesend

Brooklyn

Throgs Neck

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Throgs Neck has the lower median sale price at $809K vs $975K in Gravesend.

Median Sale Price
$975K
$809K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
165
13
Avg Days on Market
56 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-5.1%
+32.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
29
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricGravesendThrogs Neck
Median Sale Price$975,000$809,100
Median Condo Price$667,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$357,500$273,600
Median Rent$3,075$2,576
Active Listings16513
Rental Inventory7623
Days on Market560
Price Cut Share9.7%6.7%
Monthly Sales Volume2910
YoY Price Change-5.1%+32.6%
YoY Rent Change+4.3%-4.6%
YoY Inventory Change+1.9%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Gravesend moved -5.1% over the past year, compared to +32.6% in Throgs Neck. Throgs Neck is seeing price appreciation while Gravesend has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Gravesend

Gravesend offers a broad housing mix including semi-detached single-family homes, postwar co-op towers, and newly constructed boutique condominiums spread across a grid of low-traffic residential streets in southern Brooklyn. The D, F, and N subway lines serve the neighborhood at multiple stations along Kings Highway and Avenue U, connecting to Midtown Manhattan in about 45 minutes. Calvert Vaux Park provides 73 acres of green space and waterfront access along Coney Island Creek.

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Throgs Neck

Throgs Neck is a waterfront Bronx neighborhood of single-family brick homes, two-family houses, and low-rise apartment buildings on a peninsula between the East River and Long Island Sound. The neighborhood is connected by bus to the 6 train at Pelham Bay Park, and the Throgs Neck Bridge provides direct highway access to Long Island. Throgs Neck Park and the SUNY Maritime College campus line the waterfront.

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Transit Access

Gravesend

No subway data available

Throgs Neck

No subway data available

Active Listings

Gravesend 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 Gravesend cheaper than Throgs Neck?
Throgs Neck is more affordable, with a median sale price of $809,100 vs $975,000 in Gravesend. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Gravesend or Throgs Neck?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Gravesend or Throgs Neck?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Gravesend and Throgs Neck 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 Gravesend or Throgs Neck?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Gravesend and Throgs Neck 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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