Queens County, NY

Living in Queens County

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Bikeability 95
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Walkability 93
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Commute 3
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Public Transit 96
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 37
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Schools 64
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Residents

2.3M Population +88k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian25%
Black17%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate28%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
48  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation51%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$544k Median Home Value +$64k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$380 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units20%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Queens County

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in Queens County

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Queens County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding45
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Queens County, NY

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Ps 377
1 miles, N
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Ps 232 Lindenwood
1 miles, NW

Private Schools

Private Schools near Queens County, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Queens County, NY

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CUNY York College
4 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Queens County, NY

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Airports

Airports near Queens County, NY

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Laguardia Airport
8 miles, N
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