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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Forest Hills has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $737K in St. Albans.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Forest Hills offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Forest Hills | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $615,000 | $737,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $814,600 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $400,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $2,977.5 | $2,050 |
| Active Listings | 348 | 22 |
| Rental Inventory | 228 | 8 |
| Days on Market | 69.5 | 68.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.4% | 9.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 47 | 22 |
| YoY Price Change | +57.9% | +0.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +14.5% | -6.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +15.6% | -24.1% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Forest Hills moved +57.9% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. The +57.9% gain in Forest Hills reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
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.
View Full Market ReportSt. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.
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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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