Distance conversions
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers |
|---|
| Straight line distance | 1.47 mi | 2.37 km |
| Driving distance | 2 mi | 3.86 km |
Safety in the neighborhoodAstoria-Long Island City is safer than 53% of the cities in New York. In Astoria-Long Island City you have a 1 in 51 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
Woodside is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of cities are safer and 25% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Woodside's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Woodside is 40.31 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Woodside is mostly a safe neighborhood with a lot of diversity. It has good public school system and good housing. It's a great place to live because of its diverse community. You see friendly faces all around and are able to experience NYC in its truest form.
Long Island City has been ranked by PropertyNest as the most expensive neighborhood in Queens going into 2021, with the average income needed to rent in the once-industrial neighborhood well into six figures.
The 5 “Worst Neighborhoods†In Queens
- Jamaica. Jamaica is a huge retail and commercial area, with large pockets of residential zones.
- Willets Point. Willets Point is right up against Citi Field, in the part of the borough that juts into the bay.
- The Rockaways.
- Ozone Park.
- Rosedale.
If you prefer a sub-urban community vibe Queens may be a better fit, as it's the largest borough from a geographical standpoint, but has a slightly smaller population than Brooklyn. Similar to Brooklyn, the Queens community is thriving and incredibly diverse.
You're probably surprised to learn that of the 20 safest neighborhoods in New York, the borough of Queens actually leads the pack with 9 neighborhoods, Manhattan has 6 (including 3 out of the 5 safest neighborhoods), the Bronx has 4, and Brooklyn has only 1 neighborhood that ranks.
Compared to boroughs like Manhattan and Brooklyn, Queens has a significantly lower cost of living and more affordable housing with options like single-family homes, rowhouses, and condos. If you want to live in a more suburban area and raise your family, Queens is an excellent place to settle down.
The C+ grade means the rate of crime is about the same as the average US city. Middle Village is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of cities are safer and 52% of cities are more dangerous.
Astoria – the most famous Queens neighborhood and the richest in culture and nightlife.
Flushing is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of cities are safer and 30% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Flushing's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Flushing is 36.53 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
The northern edge of Glen Oaks is a line of hills which are part of the terminal moraine of the last glacial period. These hills include the highest point in Queens: 258.2 feet (78.7 m) above sea level.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The most recent data collected and released by the New York City Police Department places Staten Island as the safest borough in New York so far this year.
Cost of Living in QueensHowever, Queens is way more affordable than many U.S. urban areas and significantly less expensive to live in than Manhattan or most parts of Brooklyn. Medians according to the U.S. Census Bureau: Monthly rent in Queens is $1,520. The value of owner-occupied housing in Queens is $504,900.
Queens Village is very safe. There are a lot a ways of public transportation such as buses, trains, and cabs. It is a great place to live in with a diverse community of different backgrounds, religious faith, and political views. It is a very friendly, respectful and communicative neighborhood.
Fresh Meadows is an extremely safe and quiet neighborhood. It is a great suburban area for kids.
Jamaica is in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning 39% of cities are safer and 61% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Jamaica's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Jamaica is 22.72 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Living in Elmhurst offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Elmhurst there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Elmhurst and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Elmhurst are above average.
The rate of crime in Kew Gardens is 25.06 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Kew Gardens generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.
QUEENS
| Most Dangerous Neighborhoods | Non-violent crimes per 1,000 residents |
|---|
| Ozone Park | 14.4 |
| Jamaica | 12.4 |
| Flushing | 11.8 |
| Rochdale | 11.6 |
