Queens County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 8/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,330,124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,961 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
48 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$699,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,083 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,778 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 76%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NY State Senate District 19, NY Assembly District 23, NY
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Schools

Ps 207 Rockwood Park
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Ps 146 Howard Beach
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

CUNY York College
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Queens Hospital Center
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
9 miles, N • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
17 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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