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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Upper West Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
365
1171
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$432,500$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$356,000$865,000
Median Rent$2,842$4,800
Active Listings3651171
Rental Inventory2211410
Days on Market85.573
Price Cut Share13.4%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume38113
YoY Price Change+5.5%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%+3.8%
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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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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