Queens
- City in New York
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Queens
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in New York
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 337 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$603,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,711
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Queens Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Queens
- grade A+
Bronx High School of Science
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 1,030 reviews
- grade A+
Stuyvesant High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,126 reviews
- grade A+
Townsend Harris High School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 681 reviews
- grade A+
Great Neck South High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 264 reviews
- grade A+
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 141 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Queens
Top Neighborhoods in Queens
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault378.4national 282.7
- Murder4national 6.1
- Rape13.2national 40.7
- Robbery228.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary197.8national 500.1
- Theft1,404.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft88.5national 284
Residents
Working in Queens
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$75,886
National
$69,021Queens Reviews
Rating 4.29 out of 5 337 reviews
Queens is a vibrant and exciting place to live, with a diverse culture. It's a place where you can find almost anything and where I'm proud to call home. There's always something new to discover, from the diverse neighborhoods and cultures to the delicious food and shopping options. Queens is a melting pot of cultures. Walking down a single street, you'll hear various languages and see a variety of ethnic shops and restaurants. So many people from various backgrounds come together and make this place their home. The food options in Queens are incredible; you can find cuisines from all over the world. There's something for everyone, from traditional Chinese dumplings in Flushing to delectable Indian curries in Jackson Heights. There are plenty of green spaces to enjoy, whether it's a quick stroll through the quiet and serene Kissena Park or a leisurely bike ride along the waterfront of Gantry Plaza State Park.
So obviously this is coming from someone that's been living in Queens for 17 years. I’m a teen that's 17. So basically I’ve been living in Queens my whole life. Unfortunately, I’m soon going to be on Long Island. However, I’ll always frequently visit Queens and never forget it. Queens is the most diverse borough you can possibly live in.It’s like a perfect example of the city. It’s easy to make friends and it’s just a whole community who treat each other as family. The Food there is EXCELLENT. The local parks are the best. There are always kids willing to be your friend.Queens feels like home. Cars aren’t even necessary. Unlike in Long Island, you won’t survive unless you have a car. It’s the most diverse borough with varieties of people from different ethnicities who basically treat each other as if they’re family. In Queens, you’ll get so many opportunities to just live a greater life overall. In My opinion, Queens is the best Borough and ALWAYS will be the best borough.
Queens has a diverse group of people just like the rest of New York City. But Queens is the more chill and calmer side, and depending on your area you can find the distinct culture that consumes that area. There’s popular spots that everyone knows a grew up from, either it’s from Jamaica ave or the Queens center mall, we can see the newest change and remember the old stores that gave us that New York style when going to school. Queens will always have a mixture of new cultures, confusing neighbors and that one deli guy you’ll never forget. There’s change to be done but what borough doesn’t need change.