NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Howard Beach has the lower median sale price at $355K vs $1.3M in Upper East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Howard Beach offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Upper East Side, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Howard Beach.
| Metric | Howard Beach | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $355,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,800,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $235,000 | $1,167,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,550 | $4,270 |
| Active Listings | 55 | 1593 |
| Rental Inventory | 2 | 1686 |
| Days on Market | 107.5 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 15 | 170 |
| YoY Price Change | -29.3% | +31.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.9% | +6.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +37.5% | -3.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 4 5 6 |
Prices in Howard Beach moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in Upper East Side. Upper East Side is seeing price appreciation while Howard Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Howard Beach is a waterfront Queens neighborhood of single-family brick homes and two-family detached houses on a peninsula between Jamaica Bay and the Belt Parkway. The A train at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station provides subway service, and the AirTrain JFK connects directly to all airport terminals. Charles Memorial Park and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge offer waterfront recreation.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi
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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