Is Queens County, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Queens County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Queens County was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Queens County, NY

How much do homes in Queens County, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$709,237

$517/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$47,338(+7.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Queens County have sold for 7.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Queens County was $709,237 in December 2024, up 7.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $517.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $304.9K$305.1K
0.1%
2 $430.7K$458.8K
+6.5%
3 $750.1K$778.8K
+3.8%
4 $889.3K$913.1K
+2.7%
5+ $1.1M$1.1M
+3.8%

Summary: Queens County housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Nassau County
+10.4%
Queens County
+7.2%
Bronx County
+7.1%
Kings County
+3.7%

Housing Supply in Queens County, NY

How many homes are available in Queens County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
6,8616,720-2.1%

Summary: The Queens County real estate market had 6,720 homes for sale in December 2024, a 2.1% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 1,6021,593
-0.6%
2 1,6561,619
-2.2%
3 1,4601,386
-5.1%
4 838817
-2.5%
5+ 1,3051,305
0.0%

Summary: The Queens County housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
691613-11.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

384 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

119 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

110 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Queens County, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 613 homes were sold or pending in Queens County in December 2024, down by 11.3% month-over-month. Of the 613 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 18% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Queens County, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Queens County, NY?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
84 Days64 Days-24.1%

Summary: Homes in Queens County had an average of 64 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 24.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

186 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

211 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

152 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Queens County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During December 2024, 613 homes were sold in Queens County; 30% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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