Land and home values in New York County, New York
New York County (metro core, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ) covers 23 square miles and 310 census tracts. Residential land is about $335 per sq ft at the county median, from $145 in its most rural tracts to $618 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $1.26M and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,700 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $335 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $14.59M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $3.65M | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $4,500 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $1.26M | value |
| Home: entry-level | $816,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $2.19M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $3,370 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,700 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $4,620 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $5,040 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 110 | $501 | $1.92M | $4,280 |
| Upper | 126 | $309 | $1.13M | $3,620 |
| Mid | 50 | $209 | $780,000 | $2,640 |
| Entry | 15 | $131 | $517,000 | $2,840 |
| Rural | 9 | $335 | $1.08M | $2,620 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Square | Neighborhood | $760 | $2.38M |
| West Village Houses | Subdivision | $581 | $1.46M |
| Tribeca | Neighborhood | $572 | $2.32M |
| SoHo | Neighborhood | $568 | $2.2M |
| Hudson and Lenord St. | Subdivision | $567 | $2.25M |
| Meatpacking District | Neighborhood | $540 | $1.61M |
| West Village | Neighborhood | $537 | $1.37M |
| Little Italy | Neighborhood | $506 | $1.96M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in New York County, NY?
Residential land in New York County, NY is about $335 per square foot, or $14.59M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $3.65M. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in New York County, NY?
The typical (median) home in New York County, NY is worth about $1.26M, with entry-level homes around $816,000 and upper-end homes around $2.19M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in New York County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,700 a month in New York County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $3,370 and a 3-bedroom about $4,620 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in New York County, NY?
Farmland averages about $4,500 an acre in New York County, NY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.