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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Murray Hill

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Murray Hill

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
365
145
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
68 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
+3.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
52

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsMurray Hill
Median Sale Price$432,500$1,095,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,350,000
Median Co-op Price$356,000$750,000
Median Rent$2,842$4,200
Active Listings365145
Rental Inventory221310
Days on Market85.568
Price Cut Share13.4%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume3852
YoY Price Change+5.5%+3.2%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+4.1%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%-5.3%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W

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 popular shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Murray Hill

4567BDFMNQRSW

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

51 St (6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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