NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
| Metric | Upper West Side | Forest Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,200,000 | $432,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,410,000 | $804,400 |
| Median Co-op Price | $865,000 | $356,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,800 | $2,842 |
| Active Listings | 1171 | 365 |
| Rental Inventory | 1410 | 221 |
| Days on Market | 73 | 85.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 113 | 38 |
| YoY Price Change | +7.9% | +5.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +11.8% | +3.3% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +3.8% | +20.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | N/A |
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.
View Full Market ReportForest 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.
View Full Market Report86 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
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