What is the safest neighborhood for families in Queens?

Douglaston-Little Neck ranks highest by safety (82/100), ahead of Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park. 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 safety — 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.

Safest Neighborhoods for Families in Queens

The top neighborhoods in Queens, ranked by safety. Douglaston-Little Neck leads with 82/100, followed by Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park and Bay Terrace-Clearview. 59 neighborhoods in Queens scored in total.

The ranking

1
Douglaston-Little NeckQueens · Health 99 · Activities 94 · Schools 85
82/100Safety
2
Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde ParkQueens · Community 98 · Activities 93 · Health 84
77/100Safety
3
Bay Terrace-ClearviewQueens · Health 98 · Schools 75 · Activities 70
77/100Safety
4
Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad ChannelQueens · Community 96 · Health 89 · Affordability 69
76/100Safety
5
BelleroseQueens · Community 97 · Activities 88 · Health 84
75/100Safety
6
BaysideQueens · Health 98 · Schools 94 · Activities 93
74/100Safety
7
Oakland Gardens-Hollis HillsQueens · Community 97 · Health 79 · Schools 69
73/100Safety
8
AuburndaleQueens · Community 96 · Activities 82 · Health 80
72/100Safety
9
Whitestone-BeechhurstQueens · Schools 79 · Health 75 · Activities 73
72/100Safety
10
College PointQueens · Activities 87 · Health 75 · Affordability 56
70/100Safety
11
Cambria HeightsQueens · Community 99 · Activities 87 · Affordability 80
69/100Safety
12
Howard Beach-LindenwoodQueens · Health 87 · Activities 84 · Affordability 81
69/100Safety
13
MaspethQueens · Activities 72 · Health 71 · Family Fit 52
68/100Safety
14
Middle VillageQueens · Health 78 · Schools 70 · Family Fit 60
67/100Safety
15
Queensboro HillQueens · Activities 83 · Health 81 · Affordability 60
67/100Safety
16
Fresh Meadows-UtopiaQueens · Health 97 · Activities 87 · Schools 62
66/100Safety
17
RosedaleQueens · Activities 84 · Health 82 · Affordability 80
66/100Safety
18
East FlushingQueens · Health 97 · Affordability 54 · Activities 52
66/100Safety
19
St. AlbansQueens · Community 97 · Health 85 · Affordability 75
65/100Safety
20
Jamaica Estates-HolliswoodQueens · Schools 84 · Activities 82 · Affordability 69
64/100Safety
21
LaureltonQueens · Community 98 · Health 83 · Affordability 79
64/100Safety
22
Queens VillageQueens · Community 98 · Health 83 · Schools 76
64/100Safety
23
Murray Hill-Broadway FlushingQueens · Health 98 · Families 64 · Activities 64
63/100Safety
24
Springfield Gardens (South)-BrookvilleQueens · Health 82 · Activities 82 · Affordability 72
62/100Safety
25
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-SteinwayQueens · Schools 81 · Activities 77 · Health 66
62/100Safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood for families in Queens?: Douglaston-Little Neck ranks highest by safety (82/100), ahead of Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park. 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 safety — 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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