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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hillcrest vs Midtown West

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

Queens|Manhattan

Hillcrest

Queens

Midtown West

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown West has the lower median sale price at $990K vs $1.1M in Hillcrest.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown West offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in Midtown West, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 0 in Hillcrest.

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$990K
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
10
408
Avg Days on Market
0 days
111 days
YoY Price Change
+25.8%
-7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricHillcrestMidtown West
Median Sale Price$1,150,000$990,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,234,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$570,000
Median Rent$2,400$4,700
Active Listings10408
Rental Inventory41205
Days on Market0111
Price Cut Share23.1%9.8%
Monthly Sales Volume729
YoY Price Change+25.8%-7.9%
YoY Rent Change-5.9%+4.0%
YoY Inventory Change+400.0%+17.6%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Hillcrest moved +25.8% over the past year, compared to -7.9% in Midtown West. Hillcrest is seeing price appreciation while Midtown West has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.

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Midtown West

Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.

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Transit Access

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Midtown West

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Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Hillcrest for sale

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Midtown West 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 Hillcrest cheaper than Midtown West?
Midtown West is more affordable, with a median sale price of $990,000 vs $1,150,000 in Hillcrest. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Hillcrest or Midtown West?
Hillcrest has access to 0 subway lines and Midtown West has 14, making Midtown West the stronger option for transit access. Hillcrest has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Hillcrest or Midtown West?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Hillcrest and Midtown West 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 Hillcrest or Midtown West?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Hillcrest and Midtown West 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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