College Point sits on a peninsula between Flushing Bay and the East River with affordable housing and waterfront views. Big-box retail along College Point Boulevard and proximity to Flushing.
College Point sits on a peninsula between Flushing Bay and the East River with affordable housing and waterfront views. Big-box retail along College Point Boulevard and proximity to Flushing.
Did you know?
College Point was home to the Conrad Poppenhusen Institute, established in 1868 as America's first free kindergarten — the building still stands on 114th Street.
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Housing cost
$546 / sq ft
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College Point keeps its green space compact — MacNeil Playground in Macneil Park and Poppenhusen Playground near the waterfront are your two dedicated play spots. It's a shallow bench compared to Queens neighborhoods loaded with pocket parks, but both are well-used locals. Families looking for more variety will find themselves venturing slightly beyond the neighborhood for additional options.
Schools & early education
College Point keeps it straightforward with a solid public school bench — you get P.S. 029 Queens and P.S. 129 Patricia Larkin serving the elementary years, plus a District 25 PRE-K Center that many local parents land on early. The private option is smaller, with Full Gospel Christian School covering grades below elementary. There's no charter or magnet scene to speak of here, so families zoned to the neighborhood schools generally stay put.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is College Point a good neighborhood for families?
- College Point scores 49/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is College Point safe?
- College Point scores 70/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in College Point?
- College Point has 5 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 42/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- Is College Point affordable?
- College Point scores 56/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is College Point in?
- College Point is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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