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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Morningside Heights

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$718K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
365
72
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$432,500$718,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$356,000$602,500
Median Rent$2,842$4,500
Active Listings36572
Rental Inventory22196
Days on Market85.562.5
Price Cut Share13.4%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume387
YoY Price Change+5.5%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%-25.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

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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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

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