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For buyers focused on affordability, Marble Hill has the lower median sale price at $1.3M vs $1.4M in Astoria.
| Metric | Astoria | Marble Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,375,000 | $1,280,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $655,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $370,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $3,500 | $3,245 |
| Active Listings | 336 | 2 |
| Rental Inventory | 1034 | 6 |
| Days on Market | 77 | 194 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 21 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | N/A | N/A |
| YoY Rent Change | +9.4% | +3.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +0.6% | 0.0% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Astoria is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, famous for its incredible international food scene and relaxed atmosphere. The real estate market offers excellent value, featuring a blend of traditional multi-family brick houses, pre-war cooperatives, and a growing number of sleek new construction condominiums. With its stunning waterfront park and quick commute to Manhattan, Astoria is a top choice for those seeking a balanced urban lifestyle.
View Full Market ReportMarble Hill is a small, geographically unique Manhattan neighborhood that sits north of the Harlem River, physically connected to the Bronx. The housing stock consists primarily of mid-rise prewar apartment buildings, public housing towers, and a cluster of two-family homes. The 1 train at 225th Street station provides express service to Midtown, and Metro-North stops at Marble Hill station on the Hudson Line.
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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Astoria and Marble Hill both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Marble Hill tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Astoria moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | Astoria | Marble Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,375,000 | $1,280,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,500/mo | $3,245/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | N/A | N/A |
| Average Days on Market | 77 days | 194 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | N/A | N/A |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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