Forest Hills
Queens, NY
$485,000Walk Score: 82
Family-FriendlyGreat SchoolsQuiet Streets
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Forest Hills
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Forest Hills, Queens is a tree-lined residential neighborhood known for its top-rated schools, community parks, and charming downtown strip. Popular with young families and professionals, it offers a perfect balance of suburban tranquility and urban convenience.
- Population
- 28,400
- Median Income
- $94,000
- Median Home Price
- $485,000
- Avg Rent
- $2,100/mo
Walk Score
Very Walkable
Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
Very Bikeable
Safety Score
Very Safe
Local amenities in Forest Hills
Forest Hills boundary
Schools in Long Island
9/10Elementary School at Staten IslandGrades K-50.4 mi380 students
8/10Bronx Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.1 mi620 students
8/10Westview High SchoolGrades 9-121.8 mi1,200 students
9/10Little Acorns Montessori(Private)Grades Pre-K-30.6 mi85 students
Ratings from GreatSchools.org
Getting Around from Jackson Heights
Downtown
22 min by car
35 min by transit
Airport
40 min by car
Tech District
18 min by car
28 min by transit
University
15 min by car
20 min by bike
Estimates based on average weekday conditions
Staten Island Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$485,000
+4.2% YoY
Days on Market
18 days
-3 days YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$245
Homes Sold (30 days)
24
12-month median price trend
View all Forest Hills listings(1)Resident reviews
4.7/5 from 156 reviews
“We moved here for the schools and stayed for the community. Block parties every summer!”
“Great walkability — I can get to the grocery store, gym, and coffee shop without my car.”
“Quiet neighborhood with beautiful tree-lined streets. The farmers market is a weekend highlight.”
Compare nearby neighborhoods
| Metric | Forest Hills | Elmhurst | Astoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $485,000 | $698,000 | $775,000 |
| Walk Score | 82/100 | 94/100 | 96/100 |
| School rating | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Commute downtown | 22 min by car | 24 min by car | 20 min by car |
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