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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, East Village has the lower median sale price at $550K vs $615K in Forest Hills.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find East Village offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in East Village, which is served by 4 subway lines compared to 0 in Forest Hills.
| Metric | East Village | Forest Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $550,000 | $615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,300,000 | $814,600 |
| Median Co-op Price | $697,500 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,147.5 | $2,977.5 |
| Active Listings | 134 | 348 |
| Rental Inventory | 832 | 228 |
| Days on Market | 77 | 69.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 47 |
| YoY Price Change | -49.7% | +57.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.7% | +14.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +5.5% | +15.6% |
| Subway Lines | F J M Z | N/A |
Prices in East Village moved -49.7% over the past year, compared to +57.9% in Forest Hills. Forest Hills is seeing price appreciation while East Village has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.
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 ReportSecond Ave (F) — 0.5 mi
Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.6 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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