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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Washington Heights

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$448K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
365
169
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$432,500$447,800
Median Condo Price$804,400$400,000
Median Co-op Price$356,000$467,800
Median Rent$2,842$2,800
Active Listings365169
Rental Inventory221388
Days on Market85.5104
Price Cut Share13.4%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume3814
YoY Price Change+5.5%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/A1 A 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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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

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