Queens Borough, NY

Living in Queens Borough

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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 Borough

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Queens Borough

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

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 Borough

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

Public Schools

Public Schools near Queens Borough, 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 Borough, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Queens Borough, NY

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CUNY York College
4 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Queens Borough, NY

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Airports

Airports near Queens Borough, NY

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Laguardia Airport
8 miles, N
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