What is the most affordable neighborhood for families in Queens?

Howard Beach-Lindenwood ranks highest by affordability (81/100), ahead of Rosedale. The best fit depends on your family — set your priorities for a personalized neighborhood ranking.

How many neighborhoods are in Queens?

We score 59 neighborhoods in Queens across nine family signals.

How are these neighborhoods ranked?

By affordability — one of the nine signals we score for every NYC neighborhood (on a /100 scale). Set your family's priorities to weigh safety, schools, affordability, transit, and more for a ranking tailored to you.

Most Affordable Neighborhoods for Families in Queens

The top neighborhoods in Queens, ranked by affordability. Howard Beach-Lindenwood leads with 81/100, followed by Rosedale and Cambria Heights. 59 neighborhoods in Queens scored in total.

The ranking

1
Howard Beach-LindenwoodQueens · Health 87 · Activities 84 · Safety 69
81/100Affordability
2
RosedaleQueens · Activities 84 · Health 82 · Safety 66
80/100Affordability
3
Cambria HeightsQueens · Community 99 · Activities 87 · Safety 69
80/100Affordability
4
LaureltonQueens · Community 98 · Health 83 · Safety 64
79/100Affordability
5
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale VillageQueens · Health 85 · Safety 61 · Community 55
79/100Affordability
6
St. AlbansQueens · Community 97 · Health 85 · Safety 65
75/100Affordability
7
Far Rockaway-BayswaterQueens · Health 90 · Family Fit 54 · Community 53
75/100Affordability
8
Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde ParkQueens · Community 98 · Activities 93 · Health 84
75/100Affordability
9
BelleroseQueens · Community 97 · Activities 88 · Health 84
74/100Affordability
10
Rockaway Beach-Arverne-EdgemereQueens · Health 90 · Safety 54 · Community 53
72/100Affordability
11
Springfield Gardens (South)-BrookvilleQueens · Health 82 · Activities 82 · Safety 62
72/100Affordability
12
Queens VillageQueens · Community 98 · Health 83 · Schools 76
72/100Affordability
13
Baisley ParkQueens · Health 86 · Community 57 · Safety 55
71/100Affordability
14
HollisQueens · Health 84 · Activities 78 · Community 59
69/100Affordability
15
Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad ChannelQueens · Community 96 · Health 89 · Safety 76
69/100Affordability
16
Jamaica Estates-HolliswoodQueens · Schools 84 · Activities 82 · Safety 64
69/100Affordability
17
South Ozone ParkQueens · Health 87 · Families 72 · Activities 68
68/100Affordability
18
Douglaston-Little NeckQueens · Health 99 · Activities 94 · Schools 85
67/100Affordability
19
South JamaicaQueens · Health 62 · Community 54 · Family Fit 50
67/100Affordability
20
Oakland Gardens-Hollis HillsQueens · Community 97 · Health 79 · Safety 73
67/100Affordability
21
Ozone ParkQueens · Activities 89 · Health 87 · Community 59
66/100Affordability
22
Pomonok-Electchester-HillcrestQueens · Activities 80 · Health 74 · Schools 61
64/100Affordability
23
WoodhavenQueens · Health 75 · Activities 69 · Community 60
63/100Affordability
24
Whitestone-BeechhurstQueens · Schools 79 · Health 75 · Activities 73
63/100Affordability
25
Ozone Park (North)Queens · Activities 90 · Health 88 · Families 68
61/100Affordability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most affordable neighborhood for families in Queens?: Howard Beach-Lindenwood ranks highest by affordability (81/100), ahead of Rosedale. The best fit depends on your family — set your priorities for a personalized neighborhood ranking.
How many neighborhoods are in Queens?: We score 59 neighborhoods in Queens across nine family signals.
How are these neighborhoods ranked?: By affordability — one of the nine signals we score for every NYC neighborhood (on a /100 scale). Set your family's priorities to weigh safety, schools, affordability, transit, and more for a ranking tailored to you.

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