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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Queens is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Queens, NY

How much do homes in Queens, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$713,312

$514/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$30,108(+4.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Queens have sold for 4.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Queens was $713,312 in October 2024, up 4.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $514.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $309.7K$305.2K
-1.4%
2 $431.2K$459.4K
+6.5%
3 $750.9K$777.9K
+3.6%
4 $885K$915.8K
+3.5%
5+ $1.1M$1.1M
+3.9%

Summary: Queens housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Valley Stream
+6.2%
Queens
+4.4%
Bellerose
+3.7%
New York
+1.2%

Housing Supply in Queens, NY

How many homes are available in Queens, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
7,5307,940+5.4%

Summary: The Queens real estate market had 7,940 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.4% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1,6811,736
+3.3%
2 1,6581,743
+5.1%
3 1,6281,716
+5.4%
4 9761,031
+5.6%
5+ 1,5871,714
+8.0%

Summary: The Queens housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
726742+2.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

480 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

106 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

156 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Queens, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 742 homes were sold or pending in Queens in October 2024, up by 2.2% month-over-month. Of the 742 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Queens, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
88 Days86 Days-3.3%

Summary: Homes in Queens had an average of 86 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 3.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

203 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

276 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

213 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 742 homes were sold in Queens; 27% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% 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 23 Days Ago

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