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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Williamsburg vs Windsor Terrace

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Windsor Terrace

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Windsor Terrace has the lower median sale price at $825K vs $1.1M in Williamsburg.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$825K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
247
41
Avg Days on Market
45.5 days
31.5 days
YoY Price Change
-26.0%
-54.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
35
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricWilliamsburgWindsor Terrace
Median Sale Price$1,110,000$825,000
Median Condo Price$1,067,500N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$837,250
Median Rent$4,725$3,897.5
Active Listings24741
Rental Inventory144866
Days on Market45.531.5
Price Cut Share7.3%4.9%
Monthly Sales Volume3511
YoY Price Change-26.0%-54.8%
YoY Rent Change+5.0%+2.6%
YoY Inventory Change+7.4%-18.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Williamsburg moved -26.0% over the past year, compared to -54.8% in Windsor Terrace. Both markets have seen price softening, with Windsor Terrace declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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Windsor Terrace

Windsor Terrace borders Prospect Park on three sides and Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, creating a compact residential neighborhood of brick and limestone rowhouses, Victorian-era wood-frame homes, and prewar apartment buildings along Prospect Avenue, Seeley Street, and Vanderbilt Street. The F and G trains stop at 15th Street-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, providing connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Prospect Park's Parade Ground, the city's oldest recreational facility, sits at the neighborhood's southeastern edge.

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Transit Access

Williamsburg

No subway data available

Windsor Terrace

No subway data available

Active Listings

Williamsburg for sale

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Windsor Terrace 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.

Williamsburg vs Windsor Terrace: 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. Williamsburg and Windsor Terrace 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 Williamsburg and Windsor Terrace 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)WilliamsburgWindsor Terrace
Median Sale Price$1,110,000$825,000
Median Rent$4,725/mo$3,897.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-26.0%-54.8%
Average Days on Market45.5 days31.5 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 Williamsburg cheaper than Windsor Terrace?
Windsor Terrace is more affordable, with a median sale price of $825,000 vs $1,110,000 in Williamsburg. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Williamsburg or Windsor Terrace?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Williamsburg or Windsor Terrace?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Williamsburg and Windsor Terrace 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 Williamsburg or Windsor Terrace?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Williamsburg and Windsor Terrace 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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