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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Melrose

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

Queens|Bronx

Forest Hills

Queens

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$615K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
348
4
Avg Days on Market
69.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+57.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
47
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsMelrose
Median Sale Price$615,000$0
Median Condo Price$814,600N/A
Median Co-op Price$400,000N/A
Median Rent$2,977.5$2,322.5
Active Listings3484
Rental Inventory2288
Days on Market69.50
Price Cut Share12.4%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume471
YoY Price Change+57.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+14.5%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+15.6%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Forest Hills moved +57.9% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +57.9% gain in Forest Hills reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Forest Hills

Forest 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.

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Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

Forest Hills for sale

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Melrose for sale

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Hills cheaper than Melrose?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Forest Hills or Melrose?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Forest Hills or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Forest Hills and Melrose both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Forest Hills or Melrose?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Forest Hills and Melrose gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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