Elmhurst is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world. Queens Center Mall and diverse dining along Broadway serve a dense, dynamic community.
Elmhurst is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world. Queens Center Mall and diverse dining along Broadway serve a dense, dynamic community.
Did you know?
Elmhurst was called "Newtown" for over 200 years before the post office renamed it in 1896 — the new name came from the elm trees lining its streets.
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Elmhurst punches above its weight for playgrounds — there's a deep bench of them scattered across the neighborhood, from the well-tended Crowley Playground near the commercial strip to the quieter Veterans Grove tucked into a residential block. Elmhurst Park offers a bit more green breathing room if you need it. What's here is solid, and families generally don't have to trek far to find a swing set.
Schools & early education
Elmhurst runs a deep bench when it comes to schooling, with a real mix of zoned public schools, charter options, and a handful of private and parochial choices. P.S. 89Q: The Jose Peralta School of Dreamers anchors the elementary scene, while Newtown High School and the International High School for Health Sciences serve older students on their respective 90th Street campuses. The charter presence has grown here too — Central Queens Academy now operates two locations on Justice Avenue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Elmhurst a good neighborhood for families?
- Elmhurst scores 57/100 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 Elmhurst safe?
- Elmhurst scores 26/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Elmhurst?
- Elmhurst has 22 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 59/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- Is Elmhurst affordable?
- Elmhurst scores 31/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Elmhurst in?
- Elmhurst is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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