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 November 2023

Since last year, Long Island City has remained a Buyer'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

$1,156,076

$1,219/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$79,709(+7.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Long Island City have sold for 7.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Long Island City was $1,156,076 in November 2024, up 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,219.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $664.5K$865K
+30.2%
2 $1.2M$1.1M
-10.9%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+10.0%
4 $1.2M$1.4M
+14.8%
5+ $1.4M$1.5M
+3.4%

Summary: Long Island City housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 30.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Sunnyside
+27.0%
Northwestern Queens
+15.1%
Astoria
+10.8%
Long Island City
+7.4%

Housing Supply in Long Island City, NY

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10299-2.9%

Summary: The Long Island City real estate market had 99 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 4639
-15.2%
2 2635
+34.6%
3 1110
-9.1%
4 31
-66.7%
5+ 1614
-12.5%

Summary: The Long Island City housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 34.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 66.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1110-9.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Long Island City, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 10 homes were sold or pending in Long Island City in November 2024, down by 9.1% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 40% were sold at asking, and 20% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
25 Days82 Days+228.0%

Summary: Homes in Long Island City had an average of 82 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 228% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

0 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 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 November 2024, 10 homes were sold in Long Island City; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% 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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