Forest Hills, Forest Hills NY — neighborhood review

Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills · Queens County · NY 11375

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$552K

Median Price

97/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

20 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
97/100
WYLT Score72/100

Our Take

Forest Hills is a solid place if you’re willing to pay a premium for convenience and good schools. The walkability and transit are top‑tier, but the cost of living and noise levels are significant drawbacks.

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The Good

  • Exceptional walkability and transit options
  • Highly rated public schools
  • Strong diversity and community vibe
  • Convenient commute to Midtown Manhattan

Real Talk

  • !Very high housing and rental costs
  • !Noise from nearby train lines and bus lanes
  • !Not a particularly quiet or green neighborhood
  • !Property taxes and insurance can be steep
  • $High property taxes
  • $Elevated insurance premiums for older buildings
  • $Utility costs for maintaining modern appliances

Best For

Families with kidsYoung professionalsRetirees seeking conveniencePet owners looking for walkable streets

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Forest Hills, NY

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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