Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Living in Fresh Meadows
Bikeability92
Walkability89
Commute1
Public Transit93
Affordability48
Public Safety25
Airports96
Hospitals5
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian42%
Black9%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
50 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation38%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$646kMedian Home Value+$135k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 194929%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K34%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas3%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fresh Meadows
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79
Property Crime in Fresh Meadows
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (76%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fresh Meadows
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding42
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Highland Elementary School
1 miles, N
St Francis Prep
1 miles, NE
Holy Family Catholic Academy
1 miles, SW
Summit School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
St John's University-New York
1 miles, SW
CUNY Queens College
2 miles, W
Rabbinical Seminary of America
2 miles, W
CUNY York College
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Queens Hospital Center
2 miles, SW
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, NW
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
2 miles, W
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
6 miles, NW
John F Kennedy International Airport
7 miles, S
Newark Liberty International Airport
21 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
23 miles, N