NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Forest Hills has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $643K in All Upper Manhattan.
Commuters have more transit options in All Upper Manhattan, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Forest Hills.
| Metric | All Upper Manhattan | Forest Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $642,500 | $615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $990,000 | $814,600 |
| Median Co-op Price | $497,500 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,125 | $2,977.5 |
| Active Listings | 820 | 348 |
| Rental Inventory | 2038 | 228 |
| Days on Market | 84 | 69.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 57 | 47 |
| YoY Price Change | +3.6% | +57.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.8% | +14.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +6.5% | +15.6% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A C | N/A |
Prices in All Upper Manhattan moved +3.6% over the past year, compared to +57.9% in Forest Hills. The +57.9% gain in Forest Hills reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Upper Manhattan extends from 110th Street to the northern tip of the island, encompassing Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Central Harlem, East Harlem, and Morningside Heights. The housing stock includes prewar elevator co-ops, Art Deco apartment buildings along the Grand Concourse approach, brownstone townhouses, and new construction condominiums. The A/C, 1, and B/D trains provide express service to Midtown and Downtown.
View Full Market ReportForest Hills is a sought-after and architecturally distinctive 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.
View Full Market Report181 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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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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