Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) vs Kew Gardens
Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) (Queens) and Kew Gardens (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) scores higher on Activities and Neighborhood Character; Kew Gardens leads on Affordability and Health. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) | Kew Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 48/100 | 57/100 (leads) |
| Families | 21/100 | 25/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 29/100 | 53/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 58/100 | 69/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 71/100 (leads) | 57/100 |
| Transit | 74/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
| Safety | 47/100 | 56/100 (leads) |
| Health | 67/100 | 79/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 78/100 (leads) | 53/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) | Kew Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 31–32 min (leads) | 43–44 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 44–45 min (leads) | 52–54 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 41–42 min (leads) | 46–50 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 39–40 min (leads) | 50–52 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 36–37 min (leads) | 53–54 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 49–50 min (leads) | 52–54 min |
| To Long Island City | 22–23 min (leads) | 33–34 min |
| To Jamaica | 38–39 min | 21–23 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 31–33 min (leads) | 41–42 min |
| To Fordham | 55–59 min (leads) | 70–74 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 (East)-Woodside (North) or Kew Gardens better for families?
- Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) and Kew Gardens each suit different families. Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) leads on Activities, Neighborhood Character, and Transit, while Kew Gardens leads on Affordability, Health, and Schools. 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 (East)-Woodside (North) and Kew Gardens compare on safety and schools?
- Astoria (East)-Woodside (North): 47/100 safety, 58/100 schools. Kew Gardens: 56/100 safety, 69/100 schools.
- Are Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) and Kew Gardens similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) stands out on Activities, Neighborhood Character, and Transit.
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