Bushwick is an expansive neighborhood known for its vibrant arts scene and dynamic nightlife. While the boundaries with East Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant are flexible, Bushwick is recognizable for its industrial spaces, adopted as artist studios in the early 2000s. Previous to that wave of gentrification, Bushwick experienced a re-building after the Blackout of 1977, an event that decimated many buildings. Today, converted warehouses mix with low-rise condo buildings and rowhouses, and street art is abundant. “As you pass by you see all these beautiful murals on the streets,” says Natanel Malkoukian, a licensed real estate salesperson and Co-Founder of Reavis Development Marketing, who has been selling in Brooklyn for five years. “Bushwick has an artsy feel and cool vibe that you really can’t get anywhere else in Brooklyn.”
Bushwick
A generous dining and nightlife scene, plus breweries
“Bushwick has always been known as an arts hub and the deeper out you get, the more genuine artists you find. It’s where a lot of true creatives live,” says Matt Rosenblum, who, with Amy Wong, has been producing live comedy shows at the Tiny Cupboard since 2019. Other venues like Elsewhere, House of Yes, and Nowadays attract musicians, DJs, and performers to their sprawling warehouse spaces. Dining offerings are expansive, and it’s easy to find top-notch tacos at El Regalo de Juquila or thin crust pizza at Roberta’s. Regulars flock to neighborhood institutions like Circo’s Pastry Shop, which has been baking authentic Italian pastries since 1945, and Tina’s Place, a classic diner for eggs and pancakes, which has been around for over 80 years. The neighborhood is also home to many breweries, including Kings County Brewers Collective. Markets and grocery stores, including City Fresh Market, line Knickerbocker Avenue.
Arts events, including the Bushwick Collective Block Party
Live music and street artists take over the neighborhood for the Bushwick Collective Block Party in June. In previous years, dozens of new murals have been unveiled alongside the event. In October, the Bushwick Film Festival includes five days of film screenings.
Prewar rowhouses and low-rise condo buildings
“Bushwick was always known for its brownstones, townhouses, and now we’re seeing more condo developments,” says Malkoukian. Height restrictions mean that most structures are only four stories, and do not have elevators. A one-bedroom condo in a modern building with a roof deck costs between $500,000 to $700,000. Single-family houses are rare, and rowhouses are often split into duplexes. A two-family duplex in a prewar brick building runs between $1.1 million and $2.2 million. A five-bedroom townhouse with parking and a backyard costs around $1.5 million. Some mid-rise buildings, like Denizen Bushwick, are popping up on the neighborhood’s edge, offering mostly rentals.
Many outdoor spaces, including Maria Hernandez Park
Bushwick has 14 parks and playgrounds, with Maria Hernandez Park offering almost seven acres of space. The park’s large snaking path leads to basketball courts, playgrounds and dog runs. Old-growth trees provide shade for wooden benches. Bushwick is bordered by an area of cemeteries, including Most Holy Trinity Cemetery and the Evergreens Cemetery, which offers a quiet barrier to the east and provides residents a place to walk.
Multiple subway lines at Broadway Junction, plus buses
The J train runs along Broadway, and the M train bisects the neighborhood along Myrtle Avenue. A subway hub at Broadway Junction additionally offers access to the A and C and L trains. Nine bus routes run through the neighborhood.
A top-rated middle and high school
PS 116 Elizabeth L. Farrell Elementary School serves pre-K through fifth grade and earns a C rating from Niche. Intermediate School 162 The Willoughby School incorporates mental and physical activities into its curriculum for students in grades six through eight. All City Leadership Secondary School is an outstanding middle and high school focusing on college preparedness that earns an A rating from Niche and is ranked in the top 1% of all city schools by the NYC Department of Education.
Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dazhi Simon Su
Dazhi Simon Su
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Edge
(646) 718-5880
70 Total Sales
1 in Bushwick
$300,000 Price
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Casey Mullin
Casey Mullin
Compass
(866) 502-4282
13 Total Sales
1 in Bushwick
$1,775,000 Price
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Hillel Fried
Hillel Fried
Compass
(929) 930-4815
42 Total Sales
1 in Bushwick
$1,015,000 Price
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Lisa James
Lisa James
Corcoran Group
(551) 888-3217
24 Total Sales
1 in Bushwick
$800,000 Price
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Carlos Delgado
Carlos Delgado
Keller Williams Landmark II
(347) 802-9380
24 Total Sales
1 in Bushwick
$1,575,000 Price
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Cheryl Rosenthal
Cheryl Rosenthal
Responds QuicklyRealty Trends Corp
(516) 518-7267
146 Total Sales
1 in Bushwick
$1,160,000 Price
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Are you familiar with the Bushwick neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bushwick | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bushwick Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bushwick, Brooklyn sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Bushwick, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $870,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
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Median List Price
$860,000
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Median Sale Price
$870,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,055,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,437,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$915,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
112
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$906
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Neighborhood Facts
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Number of Homes
1,745
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Number of Homes for Sale
117
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Median Year Built
2009
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Months of Supply
12.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,004
On par with the national average
1,932
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,632
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,002
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
682
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
540
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Rental Home Trends
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Number of Homes for Rent
90
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Median Rent
$3,500
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,625
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$6,500
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Median Townhouse Rent
$3,548
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,988
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Median Condo Rent
$3,538
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,595
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Demographics
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Total Population
108,508
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
93 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Finances
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Median Household Income
$71,632
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$89,696
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Education and Workforce
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High School Graduates
78.4%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
36.8%
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Advanced Degrees
10.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Weather
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Annual Precipitation
45''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
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Annual Snowfall
3''
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Area Factors
Moderately friendly
Bikeability
Exceptionally friendly
Walkability
Exceptionally friendly
Transit
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