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Queens
  • City in New York
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Queens

#3,751 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Queens is a city in New York with a population of 2,393,104. Queens is in Queens County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Queens offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Queens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Queens and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Queens are above average.
    Population
    2,393,104
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $603,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,711
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Queens Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Queens

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    Top Neighborhoods in Queens

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      378.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      228.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      197.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,404.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Queens

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,886
    National
    $69,021
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