East Elmhurst is a quiet residential neighborhood near LaGuardia Airport with diverse communities and tree-lined streets. Strong community ties and proximity to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
East Elmhurst is a quiet residential neighborhood near LaGuardia Airport with diverse communities and tree-lined streets. Strong community ties and proximity to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Did you know?
East Elmhurst was home to many prominent African-American families in the mid-20th century, including Malcolm X, who lived on 97th Street, and Louis Armstrong nearby.
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Housing cost
$481 / sq ft
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East Elmhurst keeps things lean when it comes to outdoor play — you've got just two playgrounds serving the whole neighborhood: East Elmhurst Playground and Gorman Playground. That's a thin bench for families, and many head to nearby Flushing Meadows Corona Park when they need bigger swings, open grass, or room to spread out. What's here is solid, but the gap between playgrounds means a bit of walking to find variety.
Schools & early education
East Elmhurst keeps it all public — nine schools under District 30 covering pre-K through eighth grade. P.S. 127 brings an aerospace science magnet, while The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts adds a creative option for the little ones. I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong anchors the middle school scene. There's no private or charter presence here, but the mix of zoned neighborhood schools with these specialized programs gives families a solid public-only lineup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is East Elmhurst a good neighborhood for families?
- East Elmhurst 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 East Elmhurst safe?
- East Elmhurst scores 53/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in East Elmhurst?
- East Elmhurst has 6 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 20/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- Is East Elmhurst affordable?
- East Elmhurst scores 52/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is East Elmhurst in?
- East Elmhurst is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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