New York and the Midwest Dominate Redfin’s Hottest Neighborhoods of 2025
As buyers return to neighborhoods in
Redfin analyzed and ranked
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Prospect Heights and Clinton Hill, NY -
Jenison, MI -
Campton Hills and
St. Charles, IL - Fairpoint, NY
- Polk Gulch and Russian Hill, CA
- Great Kills, NY
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Franklin, WI -
Prairie Village andMission Hills, KS -
Lakeville, MN -
Bowie, MD
Brooklyn’s
“Workers wanted to get out of the crowded city during the pandemic, so they bought or rented properties in upstate
While
“Midwest cities have risen in popularity because they’re more affordable than cities in other parts of the country, but many buyers are now widening their search to the suburbs after being priced out of popular urban areas,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. “These neighborhoods are generally a 15-20 minute drive to the downtown of a metro—a reasonable commute for workers—and have easy access to shopping, sought-after schools and recreational pursuits.”
Homes are selling quicker than they did a year ago in each of the 10 hottest neighborhoods, bucking the national trend of homes selling nearly a week slower.
Another common theme among the hottest neighborhoods is a lack of homes for sale, with six of the top 10 posting a drop in active listings from a year ago. That means more eyeballs on the homes that are listed, with every one of the hottest neighborhoods recording a
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Zip code: 11238
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Median days on market: 44 (-12 days YoY)
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With a mix of new apartment buildings and classic old brownstones, the neighborhoods covered by the 11238 zip code stretch north from Prospect Park and enjoy easy subway access to most of
Redfin agent Rubinstein said the number of homes for sale is limited and interest from foreign buyers keeps demand high.
“Whenever I have a listing in
2.
Zip code: 49428
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Median days on market: 16 (-8 days YoY)
Change in home sales: +
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Share of homes that sold above list price:
“Jenison is only 15 minutes to downtown
“The neighborhood has a small-town feel, with the typical
3. Campton Hills and
Zip code: 60175
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Median days on market: 54 (-37 days YoY)
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Campton Hills is a rural neighborhood around 10 miles southwest of
Local Redfin Premier agent Cynthia Stolfe said part of the area’s appeal is its natural assets.
“It feels like almost every home that hits the market in Campton Hills and
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Zip code: 14450
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Median days on market: 8 (-2 days YoY)
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Redfin Premier agent Kimberly Hogue said
“The waterfront is easily navigable on foot or by bike and is a destination on its own, with galleries, shops, parks and playgrounds,” she said. “Like the
5. Polk Gulch and Russian Hill, CA
Zip code: 94109
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Median days on market: 61 (-4 days YoY)
Change in home sales: -
Change in median views per listing: +
Share of homes that sold above list price:
Polk Gulch (an area also known as Nob Hill) and Russian Hill are located in the heart of
“Many wealthy local and international tech workers—especially those in the booming AI sector—are looking to buy in these neighborhoods,” said local Redfin Premier agent Ali Mafi. “People keep saying ‘San Francisco’s back.’ The truth is: it never left.”
Mafi said Polk Gulch is famous for its food scene and nightlife, while Russian Hill is a little slower-paced.
“Young singles and families alike are looking for homes in Polk Gulch so they can be close to the action,” he said. “You don’t have to walk more than two blocks to find pretty much everything you need here.”
6. Great Kills, NY
Zip code: 10308
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Median days on market: 44 (-26 days YoY)
Change in home sales: +
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Great Kills is a neighborhood on the south shore of
Redfin partner agent Lauren Levert said the neighborhood is lined with shops, restaurants and parks—including the new Brookfield Park—and has a marina with nightlife and restaurants.
“Buyers need to come in hot in Great Kills,” she said. “Competition is fierce, with many homes going above list price to buyers with significant down payments.”
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Zip code: 53132
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Median days on market: 49 (-17 days YoY)
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“It’s a really attractive location for commuters who either work in downtown
“Franklin is not fully developed yet, so new construction is attracting buyers to the area. Many people are purchasing new builds because they can’t find a home for the right price closer to central
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Zip code: 66208
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Median days on market: 21 (-4 days YoY)
Change in home sales: -
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Share of homes that sold above list price:
“If you can get a home in this zip code in the
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Zip code: 55044
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Median days on market: 43 (-19 days YoY)
Change in home sales: -
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“Every year, there’s the weeklong Panorama of Progress festival celebrating Lakeville’s history, which brings thousands of people downtown for fireworks and a big parade,” she said.
“There aren’t enough homes for sale here in
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Zip code: 20716
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Median days on market: 31 (-5 days YoY)
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Local Redfin Premier agent Wemmy Collins said the area of
“Every time I get a home listing in
To view the full report, including methodology and the three hottest zip codes in each of the top 100 metro areas, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/hottest-neighborhoods-2025/
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