Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, MD
Cypress Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Cypress Hills Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Cypress Hills is a residential neighborhood nestled on the border of Brooklyn and Queens. It offers a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with convenient access to multiple subway lines, providing an easy commute to Manhattan and other boroughs.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing stock is a mix of classic brick rowhouses, multi-family homes, and some apartment buildings. With a median home value of approximately $632,600, it remains a relatively affordable entry point into New York City homeownership compared to many other Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Schools & Education
The area is served by a variety of public schools, including PS 108 and IS 171. There are also several well-regarded parochial and private school options available to families in the community.
Parks & Recreation
Highland Park is the neighborhood's major green space, featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and the Ridgewood Reservoir. The park straddles the Brooklyn-Queens border and offers stunning skyline views and walking paths.
Local Dining & Shopping
Atlantic Avenue and Jamaica Avenue are the main commercial strips, lined with a diverse array of Latino and Caribbean restaurants, bakeries, and discount stores. Local bodegas and family-run shops serve the day-to-day needs of residents.
Who Lives Here
Cypress Hills is a densely populated, working-class neighborhood with a strong Latino influence, particularly from Dominican and Puerto Rican communities. The median household income is around $52,569, reflecting its blue-collar and immigrant roots.
Cypress Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $633K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $53K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 11207 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Cypress Hills
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-16