NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Forest Hills has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $1.6M in West Village.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Forest Hills offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in West Village, which is served by 2 subway lines compared to 0 in Forest Hills.
| Metric | Forest Hills | West Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $615,000 | $1,615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $814,600 | $2,825,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $400,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,977.5 | $5,695 |
| Active Listings | 348 | 161 |
| Rental Inventory | 228 | 477 |
| Days on Market | 69.5 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 47 | 25 |
| YoY Price Change | +57.9% | +2.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +14.5% | +3.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +15.6% | +1.3% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | C E |
Prices in Forest Hills moved +57.9% over the past year, compared to +2.5% in West Village. 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 ReportThe West Village is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, brownstones, and hidden gardens. The area offers distinctive architectural character unique to this part of the city. The real estate market features historic 19th-century townhouses, cooperatives, and waterfront developments along the Hudson River.
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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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