NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Williamsburg

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price

$1.0M

$1.4M

Median Rent

$5K

Active Listings

248

Avg Days on Market

43 days

62.5 days

YoY Price Change

+51.6%

+7.4%

Monthly Sales Volume

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Gowanus	Williamsburg
Median Sale Price	$1,045,000	$1,425,000
Median Condo Price	$775,000	$1,455,000
Median Co-op Price	N/A	N/A
Median Rent	$4,615	$4,770
Active Listings	24	248
Rental Inventory	326	1240
Days on Market	43	62.5
Price Cut Share	16.7%	7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume	1	32
YoY Price Change	+51.6%	+7.4%
YoY Rent Change	+15.4%	+7.2%
YoY Inventory Change	-25.0%	+29.2%
Subway Lines	N/A	N/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Gowanus

Gowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.

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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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