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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Williamsbridge

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Kensington

Brooklyn

Williamsbridge

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Williamsbridge has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $1.6M in Kensington.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.6M
$615K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
89
12
Avg Days on Market
59 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+198.1%
-33.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonWilliamsbridge
Median Sale Price$1,550,000$615,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5N/A
Median Co-op Price$400,000$495,912.5
Median Rent$2,825$2,284
Active Listings8912
Rental Inventory7811
Days on Market590
Price Cut Share5.6%25.0%
Monthly Sales Volume46
YoY Price Change+198.1%-33.3%
YoY Rent Change+8.7%-8.6%
YoY Inventory Change+25.4%+50.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kensington moved +198.1% over the past year, compared to -33.3% in Williamsbridge. Kensington is seeing price appreciation while Williamsbridge has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Kensington

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

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Williamsbridge

Williamsbridge is a residential Bronx neighborhood of single-family detached homes, two-family brick houses, and mid-rise apartment buildings along a grid of tree-lined streets. The 2 and 5 trains at 219th Street and 233rd Street-Nereid Avenue stations provide subway service, and Metro-North stops at Williamsbridge station on the Harlem Line. Bronx River Parkway and the Bronx River Greenway run along the western border.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Williamsbridge

No subway data available

Active Listings

Kensington 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.

Kensington vs Williamsbridge: 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. Kensington and Williamsbridge 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 Kensington and Williamsbridge 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)KensingtonWilliamsbridge
Median Sale Price$1,550,000$615,000
Median Rent$2,825/mo$2,284/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+198.1%-33.3%
Average Days on Market59 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 Kensington cheaper than Williamsbridge?
Williamsbridge is more affordable, with a median sale price of $615,000 vs $1,550,000 in Kensington. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Kensington or Williamsbridge?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Kensington or Williamsbridge?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Kensington and Williamsbridge 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 Kensington or Williamsbridge?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Kensington and Williamsbridge 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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