New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Brooklyn, NY
$795,000Median listing price
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About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough — larger than most U.S. cities on its own — and its creative and cultural engine.
Home prices in Brooklyn
The median listing price in Brooklyn is $795,000.
Top places in Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Bridge / DUMBO — the iconic span and the cobblestone waterfront below it (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Prospect Park — Brooklyn's 526-acre Olmsted-and-Vaux-designed park.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden — cherry esplanade, Japanese garden, conservatory.
- Brooklyn Museum — one of the country's oldest and largest art museums.
- Coney Island — boardwalk, beach, and amusement district with the Parachute Jump (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Grand Army Plaza — the monumental Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Prospect Park's entrance (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Barclays Center — arena and event venue in Downtown Brooklyn.
- Green-Wood Cemetery — historic 478-acre cemetery and arboretum in Greenwood Heights.
Commuting from Brooklyn
- Subway: one of the best-served boroughs — the L, G, F, A, C, 2, 3, 4, 5, N, R, Q, W, J, M, Z lines all run through Brooklyn.
- Approximate times to Midtown Manhattan: roughly 20–30 minutes from Downtown Brooklyn or Williamsburg; roughly 35–60 minutes from deeper Brooklyn (Bay Ridge, Coney Island) (approximate; varies by line and station).
- NYC Ferry (East River and South Brooklyn routes) serves Williamsburg, DUMBO, Greenpoint, Bay Ridge, and Sunset Park.
- LIRR Atlantic Terminal in Downtown Brooklyn connects to Jamaica and Long Island.
Schools in Brooklyn
Public schools: New York City Department of Education. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Brooklyn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Brooklyn, NY?
The median listing price in Brooklyn is $795,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Brooklyn, NY?
Subway: one of the best-served boroughs — the L, G, F, A, C, 2, 3, 4, 5, N, R, Q, W, J, M, Z lines all run through Brooklyn. - Which school district serves Brooklyn, NY?
Brooklyn is served by New York City Department of Education. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.