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Updated Q1 2026 data based on MLS closed sales. All figures represent median sale prices for residential properties.
Queens continues to be one of NYC's most dynamic real estate markets. Low inventory combined with sustained demand from first-time buyers, investors, and families relocating from Manhattan and Brooklyn is driving prices upward across virtually every neighborhood.
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | YoY Change | Avg. DOM | Property Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone Park | $680,000 | +5.8% | 25 days | Semi-det, Multi-family |
| Richmond Hill | $650,000 | +5.2% | 27 days | Attached, Multi-family |
| Jamaica | $575,000 | +7.1% | 31 days | Multi-family, Singles |
| Howard Beach | $830,000 | +4.9% | 22 days | Single family, Attached |
| Jackson Heights | $620,000 | +6.8% | 29 days | Co-ops, Attached |
| Forest Hills | $880,000 | +5.4% | 20 days | Singles, Co-ops, Condos |
| Flushing | $760,000 | +8.1% | 18 days | Condos, Multi-family |
| Astoria | $820,000 | +6.5% | 24 days | Co-ops, Condos, Multi |
| Bayside | $895,000 | +4.2% | 21 days | Single family |
| South Jamaica | $520,000 | +9.3% | 35 days | Multi-family, Singles |
| Woodhaven | $640,000 | +5.6% | 28 days | Semi-det, Attached |
| Kew Gardens | $770,000 | +4.8% | 23 days | Co-ops, Singles |
Understanding these market forces helps you price your home strategically and maximize your sale price.
Proximity to the A, E, F, J, Z, N, W, and LIRR lines directly impacts value. Homes within a 5-minute walk of a subway entrance command 8–12% premiums over comparable properties.
Queens' school district boundaries significantly affect residential property values. Top-rated districts in areas like Bayside and Forest Hills attract premium buyer competition.
Queens is operating with historically low housing inventory in 2026 — fewer than 1,240 active listings. This creates competitive multiple-offer situations that push prices above asking.
Investors and owner-occupants alike are competing aggressively for Queens' multi-family properties. Rental income potential is a key value driver for 2- to 4-family homes.
Updated kitchens ($15K–$40K investment), renovated baths, new roofs, and modern mechanicals can add $50,000–$100,000+ to a Queens home's market value.
Brooklyn and Manhattan buyers priced out of their boroughs continue to drive demand in Queens, particularly in Astoria, Flushing, Jackson Heights, and Forest Hills.
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