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Forest Hills
City in New York, United States
Overview
Forest Hills is a charming, leafy neighborhood in central Queens, New York, balancing urban convenience with suburban tranquility. Known for its unique mix of architectural styles, lively shopping streets, and inviting green spaces, it's popular with families and professionals seeking neighborhood comfort near Manhattan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
83,728
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.72°, -73.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$3,770
Local Cost
$2,730
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
95
English
97
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
255 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
8
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGA
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 69 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 91/100.
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