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Briarwood
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

Briarwood is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 29,331. Briarwood is in Queens County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Briarwood offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Briarwood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Briarwood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Briarwood are above average.

About

About Briarwood...
Population
29,331

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$484,672
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,755
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    62%
  • Own
    38%
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Briarwood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    303
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    128.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    128.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    550.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    73.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$82,768
National
$69,021
Families with Children
24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

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