Is Astoria (Central) or Elmhurst better for families?

Astoria (Central) and Elmhurst each suit different families. Astoria (Central) leads on Activities, Schools, and Safety, while Elmhurst leads on Families, Affordability, and Transit. What's "better" depends on what you prioritize — safety, schools, affordability, or transit. Our neighborhood search can rank them by your own weights.

How do Astoria (Central) and Elmhurst compare on safety and schools?

Astoria (Central): 52/100 safety, 89/100 schools. Elmhurst: 45/100 safety, 76/100 schools.

Are Astoria (Central) and Elmhurst similar neighborhoods?

They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Astoria (Central) stands out on Activities, Schools, and Safety.

Astoria (Central) vs Elmhurst

Queens

Astoria (Central)

Family Fit 61/100

Queens

Elmhurst

Family Fit 69/100

Astoria (Central) (Queens) and Elmhurst (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Astoria (Central) scores higher on Activities and Schools; Elmhurst leads on Families and Affordability. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.

How they compare

Astoria (Central) compared with Elmhurst, metric by metric
Metric	Astoria (Central)	Elmhurst
Family Fit	61/100	69/100 (leads)
Families	60/100	91/100 (leads)
Affordability	22/100	39/100 (leads)
Schools	89/100 (leads)	76/100
Neighborhood Character	51/100 (leads)	44/100
Transit	74/100	89/100 (leads)
Safety	52/100 (leads)	45/100
Health	67/100	72/100 (leads)
Activities	92/100 (leads)	68/100

Weekday-morning commute

Astoria (Central) compared with Elmhurst, metric by metric
Metric	Astoria (Central)	Elmhurst
To Midtown	31–32 min (leads)	34–35 min
To Lower Manhattan	43–44 min (leads)	47–49 min
To Hudson Yards	38–39 min (leads)	43–44 min
To Union Square / Flatiron	38–39 min (leads)	42–43 min
To Upper East Side medical corridor	35–37 min (leads)	42–43 min
To Downtown Brooklyn	50–52 min (leads)	51–52 min
To Long Island City	20–21 min (leads)	23–24 min
To Jamaica	47–49 min	32–34 min (leads)
To Flushing	40–42 min	23–24 min (leads)
To Fordham	53–57 min (leads)	61–65 min

Typical transit and walking time, leaving between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on a weekday, from each neighborhood's population center; the shorter trip leads. From MTA, NYC DOT and NYC Ferry schedules, so no delays or crowding. Streets © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astoria (Central) or Elmhurst better for families?: Astoria (Central) and Elmhurst each suit different families. Astoria (Central) leads on Activities, Schools, and Safety, while Elmhurst leads on Families, Affordability, and Transit. What's "better" depends on what you prioritize — safety, schools, affordability, or transit. Our neighborhood search can rank them by your own weights.
How do Astoria (Central) and Elmhurst compare on safety and schools?: Astoria (Central): 52/100 safety, 89/100 schools. Elmhurst: 45/100 safety, 76/100 schools.
Are Astoria (Central) and Elmhurst similar neighborhoods?: They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Astoria (Central) stands out on Activities, Schools, and Safety.

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