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Williamsburg

Williamsburg

3.8
$1,435,637 Average Value
$1,648 Average Price per Sq Ft
151 Homes For Sale

Brooklyn’s template of hipsturbia

With a long-time reputation for being Brooklyn’s hippest neighborhood, Williamsburg is still sought out by residents and visitors for its cultural cache and vibrant nightlife scene. Over the past few decades Williamsburg has experienced transformations, and what had historically been an area home to Jewish, Polish, Puerto Rican and Ukrainian immigrants became a bohemian enclave for artists and musicians, a hipster hotspot and then a haven for trendy restaurants and high-end boutique shopping. As the area has gentrified, its aesthetic has become glossier, though its appeal remains in its proximity to Manhattan and its overall artsy neighborhood feel. “It’s one stop outside Manhattan, so convenience is super easy; people feel like they are straddling the East Village,” says Christian Haag, a real estate salesperson with Nest Seekers International who has lived in the neighborhood for 20 years. “The parks are great, the restaurant scene is awesome, the nightlife scene is great and you still have mom-and-pop boutiques.”

McCarren Park is a neighborhood gathering space
McCarren Park is a neighborhood gathering space
Domino Park offers Manhattan views
Domino Park offers Manhattan views
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Condo and conversion buildings, including Austin Nichols House

Newer condo buildings and conversions have become most prevalent as Williamsburg’s popularity has grown, though there is more inventory in rental buildings. “The newer architecture popping up in the area is pretty sleek and modern, with a lot of windows and a ton of light,” Haag says. A one-bedroom condo runs between $680,000 and $1.4 million. In a waterfront conversion like the Austin Nichols House, formerly a Wild Turkey Bourbon distillery, a one-bedroom can cost between $1 and $1.6 million. The condos at One Domino Square, near the restored Domino Sugar Factory, are currently under construction. Though the neighborhood has few co-op buildings, a rare one or two-bedroom near Bedford Avenue might cost between $500,000 and $850,000. Multi-family brick townhouses go for between $1.6 million and $5.5 million.

New condo buildings are rising
New condo buildings are rising
Historic conversions are found in the neighborhood
Historic conversions are found in the neighborhood
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Numerous trendy restaurants, eclectic shops and nightlife spots

Williamsburg is home to a proliferation of fashionable bars and restaurants. Neighborhood stalwarts like the Peter Luger Steakhouse and Diner, which has been serving farm-to-table specialties inside a rail car for over two decades, sits near the Williamsburg Bridge. A few blocks away on South 2nd Street, L’Industrie Pizzeria serves coveted slices. Dining and drinking spots crowd Metropolitan Avenue, including the vegetarian-focused Butcher’s Daughter, while Fresh Kills Bar mixes craft cocktails nearby at Grand and Bedford. Residents can also opt for culturally diverse fare like Brazilian, Israeli, Italian and Sichuan. Trader Joe's on Kent Avenue and Whole Foods on Bedford Avenue offer groceries.Indie shops, eclectic thrift shops, record stores and art galleries uphold Williamsburg’s creative visage. Bookstores like Quimby’s and Spoonbill & Sugartown offer trendy alternatives to chain shops, while vintage boutiques like Le Grand Strip and Awoke Vintage contrast with glitzier chains.

Fashionable bars and restaurants can be found in the neighborhood
Fashionable bars and restaurants can be found in the neighborhood
Skinny Dennis is a honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer & live music.
Skinny Dennis is a honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer & live music.
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Well-regarded schools with a focus on college prep

Pre-K through fifth-grade students can attend Brooklyn Arbor Elementary, which has a B rating from Niche. Conselyea Preparatory School serves sixth through eighth graders and has a B-plus rating, with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to one. B-rated Brooklyn Preparatory High School readies students for the future with 98% of graduates attending college.

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary
Conselyea Preparatory School
Conselyea Preparatory School
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Home to the expansive McCarren Park

McCarren Park is one of Williamsburg’s most popular green spaces. The 35-acre tract features athletic fields, bocce and tennis courts, outdoor exercise equipment and a running track. Kids take to the two playgrounds, and in the summer months, swimmers take to the revitalized McCarren Pool, which was re-opened in 2022. Domino Park spans five acres along the East River, offering views of Manhattan and spots for picnicking. The Marsha P. Johnson State Park (formerly East River State Park) also offers passive riverside recreation with picnic spots overlooking skyline views. Just north, Bushwick Inlet Park offers soccer fields and open green spaces. Smaller parks like Sternberg Park and Cooper Park have basketball courts and playgrounds.

Residents use the track at McCarren Park
Residents use the track at McCarren Park
Domino Park is popular for waterfront views
Domino Park is popular for waterfront views
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Annual events celebrate a diverse, artsy community

In July, crowds gather near the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for the annual Dancing of the Giglio, where dancing men carry an 80-foot-tall tower and a platform featuring a brass band through the streets. An accompanying feast celebrates Italian heritage, with a street festival spanning 12 days. Other parades happen throughout the year, including the Brooklyn Puerto Rican Day Parade in June and the Three Kings Day Parade in January.

Multiple trains, including the L, plus ferries to Manhattan

While the Williamsburg Bridge is the main connection to Manhattan for drivers, the L Train, which runs along Metropolitan Avenue, is the main line for commuters. The G train offers multiple Brooklyn stops, and the M and J trains have stops along Broadway. Buses also serve the area. Residents have access to two East River ferry stops: one in North Williamsburg near North 5th Street, and the other in South Williamsburg near South 10th Street, connecting to Manhattan and DUMBO.

The L Train connects to Manhattan
The L Train connects to Manhattan
Buses are easily accessible
Buses are easily accessible
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

15 min drive

Subway

Grand Street (L Line)

Subway

Graham Avenue

Subway

Metropolitan Avenue

Subway

Lorimer Street (L Line)

Subway

Bedford Avenue

Subway

Broadway (G Line)

Subway

Montrose Avenue

Bus

Manhattan Av & Driggs Av

Bus

Woodpoint Rd & Conselyea St

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Wythe Av & N 6 St

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Metropolitan Av & Havemeyer St

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Driggs Av & N 6 St

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Wythe Av & S 5 St

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Wythe Av & S 3 St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 64 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
8/18/2018 Niche Review
I truly love living in Brooklyn. Williamsburg has been a wonderful experience thus far. There is always something to do or see. Whether it be new restaurants, street markets, art fairs or rooftop films- this neighborhood provides lively moments any day of the week for those who are new and single to NY or for those creating new families.
5.0 Current Resident
8/23/2017 Niche Review
Williamsburg neighborhood its a friendly neighborhood with people from all over the world. there is a lot of diversity. I personally love to be surrounded of different type of people. they all have different personalities and that makes Williamsburg very interesting
4.0 Current Resident
7/21/2017 Niche Review
the area is pretty quiet and relaxed. there are plenty of different restaurants and bed and breakfasts in the area. there are housing complexes, public schools and parks as well
4.0 Niche User
7/25/2016 Niche Review
I grew up in Williamsburg brooklyn and love it dearly. I plan to live here in the future as well.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Williamsburg US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,329
Number of Homes for Sale
151
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,896
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,116
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,150
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
733
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
547
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
122
Median Rent
$2,350
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,875
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$8,750
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,495
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$6,037
Median Condo Rent
$3,995
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$6,000

Demographics

Total Population
92,681
Median Age
36
Population Density
58 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$108,187
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$137,031

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
58.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.9%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Very bikeable

Bikeability®

80 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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