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Fresh Meadows
  • 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 D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  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

Fresh Meadows is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 20,569. Fresh Meadows is in Queens County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Fresh Meadows offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Fresh Meadows there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Fresh Meadows and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fresh Meadows are above average.

About

About Fresh Meadows...
Population
20,569

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$883,921
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,101
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Fresh Meadows Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    187.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    32.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    137.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,037.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    95.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$104,565
National
$69,021
Families with Children
29%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    national  11%

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