Is Long Island City, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Long Island City is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Long Island City was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Long Island City is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Long Island City, NY

How much do homes in Long Island City, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,196,649

$1,251/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$134,936(+12.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Long Island City have sold for 12.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Long Island City was $1,196,649 in October 2024, up 12.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,251.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $632K$918K
+45.3%
2 $1.2M$1.1M
-7.2%
3 $1.1M$1.7M
+55.2%
4 $1.2M$1.4M
+14.8%
5+ $1.5M$1.4M
-3.3%

Summary: Long Island City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 45.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 55.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Astoria
+20.4%
Long Island City
+12.7%
Sunnyside
+8.9%
Northwestern Queens
+8.8%

Housing Supply in Long Island City, NY

How many homes are available in Long Island City, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
105108+2.9%

Summary: The Long Island City real estate market had 108 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3946
+17.9%
2 2824
-14.3%
3 1214
+16.7%
4 54
-20.0%
5+ 2120
-4.8%

Summary: The Long Island City housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
149-35.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Long Island City, expect to pay close to the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 9 homes were sold or pending in Long Island City in October 2024, down by 35.7% month-over-month. Of the 9 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 67% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Long Island City, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Long Island City, NY?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
102 Days37 Days-63.7%

Summary: Homes in Long Island City had an average of 37 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 63.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Long Island City has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 9 homes were sold in Long Island City; 11% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 21 Days Ago

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