Queens Borough, NY
Living in Queens Borough
Bikeability95
Walkability93
Commute3
Public Transit96
Affordability22
Public Safety22
Airports96
Hospitals1
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3MPopulation+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
$69kMedian 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
$544kMedian Home Value+$64k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Queens Borough, NY
Ave Maria Catholic Academy
0 miles, NE
St Helen Catholic Academy
1 miles, W
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy
2 miles, NE
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Queens Borough, NY
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
3 miles, N
Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel
4 miles, SW
CUNY York College
4 miles, NE
Rabbinical Seminary of America
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Queens Borough, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
3 miles, N
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
4 miles, W
Queens Hospital Center
4 miles, NE
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Queens Borough, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
3 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
8 miles, N
Newark Liberty International Airport
17 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
29 miles, N