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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Manhattan

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Manhattan

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
365
8123
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
-2.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
626

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsManhattan
Median Sale Price$432,500$1,050,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,400,000
Median Co-op Price$356,000$795,000
Median Rent$2,842$4,550
Active Listings3658123
Rental Inventory22112307
Days on Market85.573
Price Cut Share13.4%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume38626
YoY Price Change+5.5%-2.3%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+8.3%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%+10.1%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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Manhattan

Manhattan provides a scenic environment for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its scenic setting and a real estate market that features a blend of spacious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Manhattan

123BC

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.1 mi

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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