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Forest Hills, NY vs New York City, NY
Forest Hills, NY vs New York City, NY: What the data shows
Forest Hills, NY is in Forest Hills, NY while New York City, NY is in New York City, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, New York City, NY is the more affordable option at $535,100 median — $24,300 less than Forest Hills, NY's $559,400. WYLT rates Forest Hills, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and New York City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Forest Hills, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New York City, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Forest Hills, NY has Low flood risk and New York City, NY has Low flood risk.
The two neighborhoods are similarly walkable. Forest Hills, NY scores 98/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus New York City, NY's 98/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, New York City, NY has the higher school rating — Forest Hills, NY rates 7.4/10 and New York City, NY rates 8.5/10.
| Category | Forest Hills, NY | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $559K | $535K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $104K | $107K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| Transit Score | 75/100 | 100/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 20 min | 3 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with kidsYoung professionalsRetirees seeking convenience | young professionalsfamilies with high incomesindividuals with advanced degrees |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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