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Forest Hills, NY vs Williamsburg, NY
Forest Hills, NY vs Williamsburg, NY: What the data shows
Forest Hills, NY is in Forest Hills, NY while Williamsburg, NY is in Williamsburg, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Forest Hills, NY is the more affordable option at $559,400 median — $579,500 less than Williamsburg, NY's $1,138,900. WYLT rates Forest Hills, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Williamsburg, 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. Williamsburg, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Forest Hills, NY has Low flood risk and Williamsburg, NY has Low flood risk.
Williamsburg, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Forest Hills, NY scores 98/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Williamsburg, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Forest Hills, NY rates 7.4/10 and Williamsburg, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Forest Hills, NY | Williamsburg, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $559K ✓ Lower price | $1.14M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $104K ✓ Higher income | $95K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 98/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 75/100 | 82/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 20 min | 15 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 | 7.4/10 |
| Best for | Families with kidsYoung professionalsRetirees seeking convenience | young professionalsstudentsartists |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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