Land and home values in Richmond County, New York
Richmond County (metro core, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ) covers 58 square miles and 126 census tracts. Residential land is about $61.50 per sq ft at the county median, from $44.50 in its most rural tracts to $70.10 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $776,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,860 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $61.50 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.68M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $669,735 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $13,500 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $776,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $627,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $975,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,610 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,860 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,580 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,880 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.4% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 28 | $66.40 | $967,000 | $2,880 |
| Mid | 81 | $60.40 | $754,000 | $2,860 |
| Entry | 12 | $47.30 | $572,000 | $2,740 |
| Rural | 5 | $60.70 | $790,000 | $2,480 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todt Hill | Neighborhood | $76.60 | $990,000 |
| Rossville | Neighborhood | $69.90 | $944,000 |
| Colonial Square | Subdivision | $69.10 | $953,000 |
| Carmel Apartments | Subdivision | $68.70 | $918,000 |
| Old Town Station | Neighborhood | $68.40 | $931,000 |
| The Hills at Grasmere | Subdivision | $67.80 | $768,000 |
| Central Park East Estates | Subdivision | $67.30 | $1.22M |
| Cromwell Arms | Subdivision | $66.90 | $851,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Richmond County, NY?
Residential land in Richmond County, NY is about $61.50 per square foot, or $2.68M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $669,735. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Richmond County, NY?
The typical (median) home in Richmond County, NY is worth about $776,000, with entry-level homes around $627,000 and upper-end homes around $975,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Richmond County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,860 a month in Richmond County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $2,610 and a 3-bedroom about $3,580 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Richmond County, NY?
Farmland averages about $13,500 an acre in Richmond 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.