Neighborhood
Richmond Hill
- C+Overall Grade
- 135
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- DiversityNG
- JobsC+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Richmond Hill Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
NG
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$63,484
National
$55,322Children
18%
Top Public Schools Serving Richmond Hill
- A+
Stuyvesant High School
- New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY
- 9-12
- 885 reviews
- A+
Bronx High School of Science
- New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY
- 9-12
- 770 reviews
- A+
Townsend Harris High School
- New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
- 9-12
- 525 reviews
- A+
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)
- New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY
- 9-12
- 149 reviews
- A+
Bard High School Early College Queens
- New York City Geographic District No. 24, NY
- 9-12
- 302 reviews
Top Private Schools in Richmond Hill
- NG
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
- Private School
- South Ozone Park, NY
- PK, K-8
- NG
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy
- Private School
- Richmond Hill, NY
- PK, K-8
- 5 reviews
- NG
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim
- Private School
- Richmond Hill, NY
- PK, K-8
- NG
Once Upon A Time
- Private School
- Richmond Hill, NY
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. Mary Church Christian Academy
- Private School
- Richmond Hill, NY
- 1-7
Richmond Hill Reviews
135
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Richmond Hill has got to be one of the most diverse schools in all of New York City. Here one can sample the foods, witness the culture, and meet people who are from the Caribbean and the West Indies. The neighborhood is pretty safe, with crime kept at a low. There are also decent schools not far from the area, and access to public transportation could never get easier; around my part of the neighborhood, there are four buses, access to the train, and JFK Int'l Airport is no more than a 5-minute car ride away. Although it isn't necessarily cheap to move here, the rates are average (for New York) and one can travel to the city by train in less than an hour. In all, living here comes with plenty of benefits and I'm glad that I've spent most of my life here.
The neighborhood is mostly residential and family friendly. Rents are on the rise here (1,200-1,400 one bedroom apartment ). There is an abundance of grocery stores and vegetable. There are also more elementary and middle schools than high schools here, and many of the schools serve students well when it comes to safety, community involvement and academic advancement. There isn't much of a nightlife here. The neighborhood is diverse with South Asian,Guyanese and Trinidadian people. Over the past 4-5 years various kinds of crime has increased here. There is always a police presence, especially late at night and on weekends. There are family health clinics and Jamaica Hospital that is close to the neighborhood (10-15 minutes away by car). There isn't a huge job market here besides retail jobs. This is a moderately safe neighborhood, good for families.*Bonus* You will never be without Aunties, Doubles and Roti here, as they are always in abundance.
I have been living in Richmond Hill for 13 years old now and, it is one of the places that I can describe the home sweet home feeling. I feel comfortable knowing the people around me and seeing the buildings there hasn't changed one bit. I like seeing how the area is influenced by my culture and other cultures as well, there are many temples, churches, and mosques next to each other. Along with the religious buildings, I like the Indian sweets store selling authentic Indian sweets. I have at least five different shops for Indian sweets that I like going too.