Land and home values in Queens County, New York
Queens County (metro core, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ) covers 109 square miles and 725 census tracts. Residential land is about $87.80 per sq ft at the county median, from $43.30 in its most rural tracts to $160 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $801,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,160 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $87.80 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $3.82M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $956,142 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $13,500 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $801,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $597,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.06M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,880 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,160 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,960 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,300 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.7% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 21 | $179 | $1.55M | $3,500 |
| Upper | 294 | $96.80 | $1.02M | $3,220 |
| Mid | 275 | $62.50 | $739,000 | $3,040 |
| Entry | 96 | $79.60 | $447,000 | $3,180 |
| Rural | 39 | $86.30 | $963,000 | $3,020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packard Square | Subdivision | $190 | $1.23M |
| Ravenswood Houses | Subdivision | $187 | $1.08M |
| Ravenswood | Neighborhood | $183 | $1.15M |
| Queensbridge South Houses | Subdivision | $175 | $1.07M |
| Forest Hills Gardens | Neighborhood | $172 | $1.27M |
| Queensview Apartments | Subdivision | $171 | $836,000 |
| Queensbridge North Houses | Subdivision | $169 | $1.03M |
| Queensbridge | Neighborhood | $169 | $1.03M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Queens County, NY?
Residential land in Queens County, NY is about $87.80 per square foot, or $3.82M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $956,142. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Queens County, NY?
The typical (median) home in Queens County, NY is worth about $801,000, with entry-level homes around $597,000 and upper-end homes around $1.06M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Queens County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,160 a month in Queens County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $2,880 and a 3-bedroom about $3,960 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Queens County, NY?
Farmland averages about $13,500 an acre in Queens 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.