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Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills, NY.

Population: 76,839 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Forest Hills, NY is $522,239 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $407,500 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,163/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$522,239

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$522,239
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
-23.6%
10-year appreciation
+0.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2021)
$697,384
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$407,500
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$469
1-year sale-price change
-8.4%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
152
For-sale inventory
397
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
279
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
103 days
New listings (monthly)
72

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,163/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28, NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Schools include
FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL, PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS, PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN, JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE, PS 196 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
59
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Wolff-Alport Chemical Company (3.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
260
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
750,517
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
721,691

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site (8 mi)
National parks include
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, Stonewall National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
133
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25,145 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
87.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,346
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
84.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
628,123
Average weekly wage
$1,244
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,395

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Forest HillsState medianUS median
Typical home value$522,239$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$407,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market68 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,163/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,346$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Forest Hills, NY?
$522,239.
What is the median sale price in Forest Hills, NY?
$407,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest Hills, NY?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Forest Hills, NY?
Typical rent: $3,163/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forest Hills, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Forest Hills, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Forest Hills, NY. 59 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Forest Hills, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forest Hills, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forest Hills, NY?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wolff-Alport Chemical Company, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Forest Hills, NY?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Forest Hills, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Forest Hills, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forest Hills, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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