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Queens neighborhoods

59 neighborhoods in Queens, each scored on nine family signals. South Ozone Park leads for overall family fit (76/100); the safest is Bay Terrace-Clearview, the most affordable is Howard Beach-Lindenwood and the best-connected is Long Island City-Hunters Point.

The best in Queens, by priority

76/100
Best overall for familiesSouth Ozone Park
See the neighborhood: South Ozone ParkSee the full ranking: Families in Queens

Collections in Queens

Lists picked by a stated rule — each says exactly how we chose. None of them is a ranking.

Schools · 21 in Queens

Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students

  • A public zoned school serving some of grades K–8.
  • An Economic Need Index of 60 or more (the city's measure of how many students face economic hardship).
  • Average ELA and math proficiency on the New York State tests at least 10 points above its district's average.
See all 21: Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students in QueensMethodology→
Neighborhoods · 9 in Queens

Affordable family neighborhoods with a school that beats its district

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • Median asking rent below the median of residential neighborhoods.
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
  • At least one zoned school that beats its district while serving high-need students, zoned to it or located in it.
See all 9: Affordable family neighborhoods with a school that beats its district in QueensMethodology→
Neighborhoods · 15 in Queens

Family neighborhoods where no single group is a majority

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • No census group makes up 50% or more of residents. The five groups: Hispanic or Latino of any race, and non-Hispanic White, Black, Asian and all others (American Community Survey 2018–2022, table B03002).
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
See all 15: Family neighborhoods where no single group is a majority in QueensMethodology→
High school programs · 6 in Queens

High school programs with more seats per applicant

  • 2 or fewer applicants per seat, from the city's published seats and applicant counts.
  • Fewer applicants per seat means more room, not a better program.
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Schools · 52 in Queens

Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly

  • No student group makes up 50% or more of enrollment (Asian, Black, Hispanic, White, multiracial and Native American, from the city's school demographics).
  • Family satisfaction on the 2025 NYC School Survey at or above the median of rated schools.
  • At least 30 family responses, so a tiny sample doesn't qualify.
See all 52: Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly in QueensMethodology→

Every Queens neighborhood

All 59 residential neighborhoods in Queens, A–Z. Each page carries its own schools, safety and cost-of-living scores, transit, parks, and the family-fit read.

Queens, A–Z59

Schools in Queens

Frequently Asked Questions

How many neighborhoods are in Queens?
We track 59 residential neighborhoods in Queens, each with its own schools, safety, transit, parks, and cost of living. Every one is listed on this page.
What is the best neighborhood in Queens for families?
South Ozone Park ranks highest for overall family fit (76/100), ahead of Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing. The best fit depends on your family, so rank Queens's neighborhoods by safety, schools, affordability, transit, things to do, or health.
What is the safest neighborhood in Queens?
Bay Terrace-Clearview scores highest for safety in Queens (98/100). The safety score counts NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.

Which of these fits your family?

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