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Corona is a vibrant, predominantly Latino neighborhood adjacent to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Strong community identity and affordable housing options.
Corona is a vibrant, predominantly Latino neighborhood adjacent to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Strong community identity and affordable housing options.
Did you know?
Louis Armstrong lived in a modest house on 107th Street in Corona from 1943 until his death in 1971 — the house is now a museum preserving his den, kitchen, and recording equipment exactly as he left them.
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Housing cost
$355 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromCorona
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Trade-offs
Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe88/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
- Air & Child Health73/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
- Safety70/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
To weigh
- Schools4/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
- Affordability33/100
Higher costs than most
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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How does Corona fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools11 schools
Corona's public school options run deep — with 16 zoned and magnet schools serving elementary through high school, plus one charter option at Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 on Roosevelt Avenue. Elementary families have particular density around P.S. 19 Marino Jeantet and P.S. 14 Fairview, while older kids can feed into specialized programs like the High School for Arts and Business. The mix leans heavily public, so families relying on charters or private options will find thin pickings locally.
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Parks & Playgrounds5 places
Corona packs a solid punch when it comes to playgrounds — you've got Corona Golf Playground over near the golf course, Josephine Caminiti down the block from P.S. 24, and Park Of The Americas pulling double duty as a green gathering spot. Simeone Park rounds out a roster that's short on marquee parkland but long on neighborhood fixtures that have been here for decades. It's not sprawling, but the basics are covered.
3 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · ~10 min walk (0.4 mi)
Transportation37 stops
Corona's got one subway line — the 7 train at 103rd Street — and it's the backbone for anyone heading to Manhattan. The bus network is dense though, with routes along Corona Avenue, Junction Boulevard, and Horace Harding Expressway giving options when you need them. It's not a transit desert, but your commute to Midtown is what you're really signing up for. Expect the 7 to be your lifeline.
Restaurants60 places
Corona's restaurant scene is a deep bench of authentic Latin American eats — think taquerias, tlayudas, and Peruvian spots lining Roosevelt Avenue and Corona Avenue. You'll find a solid mix of Mexican, Peruvian, and Chinese-Caribbean options, plus no-frills diners and bakeries that have been neighborhood staples for years. It's not a destination for upscale dining, but for quick, affordable, flavorful takeout and casual eats, this stretch delivers. Fast food chains are present but don't dominate the landscape.
Groceries10 places
Corona packs a solid mix of grocery options along its main corridors — you've got a couple of Key Food and Food Bazaar locations anchoring the area, plus a handful of independents that cover the weekly shop without needing a car. It's not fancy, but the density means you're never too far from what you need for a solid family dinner.
Coffee Shops7 places
Corona keeps it practical when it comes to coffee — you're looking at a Dunkin' and a handful of counter-service spots where the focus is on a quick, solid cup rather than third-wave fanfare. A few Latino bakeries do café con leche and pastries, and there's a bakery-café hybrid that doubles as a sweet treat destination. For a working-class neighborhood with heavy Dominican and Mexican roots, the coffee game is utilitarian, which honestly fits the area's character better than any pour-over bar ever could.
Things to Do8 places
For families in Corona, there's a solid mix of active options scattered around the neighborhood. The athletic offerings run the gamut — you can find gymnastics, swimming, and martial arts instruction at dedicated spots, plus parks and pools for free-form play. A few indoor play spaces round things out for younger kids looking to climb and explore. It's not a packed scene, but what's here covers the bases well without having to travel far.
Daycare & informal care2 places
Corona's childcare landscape is heavily tilted toward Pre-K — thirteen sites versus just two traditional daycares, so if you're looking for full-day daycare coverage, the options are thin. The Mosaic network runs a deep bench with five locations across the neighborhood, and there are several stand-alone Pre-K programs scattered along the commercial corridors. Morning drop-off is fairly smooth since many of these are clustered near school buildings or along major streets, though the Pre-K-focused market means full-day care for working parents requires some digging.
Family Resources4 places
Lefrak City Library on 57th Avenue anchors the civic side — story hours and homework help without the museum district fuss. For fresh air, Josephine Caminiti Playground and Corona Health Sanctuary give kids a couple of places to burn off energy, and the weekend Greenmarket along Roosevelt Avenue is a reliable weekend staple. It's a thin but honest mix of public resources that works for everyday family life.
Healthcare8 places
Corona's healthcare landscape is anchored by three hospitals — Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills on Horace Harding, Corona Child Health Clinic on Corona Avenue, and Women's Medical Center at Corona on Junction Boulevard — giving families solid options for more serious needs. Pediatric care is thin with just one practice handling the bulk of kids' visits, so establishing care early is smart. A single Northwell GoHealth urgent care on 99th Street covers after-hours and non-emergency bumps, and dental options run to two practices including a pediatric-focused shop. The gap here is specialist access — families needing pediatric subspecialties may need to head elsewhere.
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Best schools in Corona
Schools in Corona
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- Corona Arts & Sciences Academy
- Elm Tree Elementary School
- High School for Arts and Business
- I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci
- Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3
- P.S. 014 Fairview
- P.S. 019 Marino Jeantet
- P.S. 110
- P.S. 28 - The Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center
- P.S. Q016 The Nancy DeBenedittis School
- Pioneer Academy
Early education in Corona
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- Corona Friends
- Elm Tree Elementary School
- Funday Daycare Center, Inc.
- Happy Dragon of Usa, Inc.
- International Chidren's School
- JHELC- CORONA KIDS
- Johnson's Academy LLC
- MOSAIC PRE-K CENTER AT 104-04 CORONA AVENUE
- MOSAIC PRE-K CENTER AT 104-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
- MOSAIC PRE-K CENTER AT 108-18 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
- MOSAIC PRE-K CENTER AT 54-25 101 STREET
- MOSAIC PRE-K CENTER AT 55-41 98 PLACE
- P.S. 019 Marino Jeantet
- P.S. 019 MARINO JEANTET
- Pioneer Academy
- St. Leo Catholic Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Corona a good neighborhood for families?
- Corona scores 55/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Corona for families?
- For families, Corona stands out for many families with children, with homes and schools close by; cleaner air and better child-health measures; and fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident. What to weigh: weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them, and higher costs than most. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Corona safe?
- Corona scores 70/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Corona?
- Corona has 11 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 4/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Corona?
- Middle school: families in Corona apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 24's 26 middle school programs admit by method: 14 zoned, 6 screened, 4 unscreened and 2 charter lottery. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Corona affordable?
- Corona scores 33/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Corona in?
- Corona is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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