Laurelton features attractive single-family homes and a stable residential community in southeastern Queens. The LIRR Laurelton station provides Manhattan access.
Laurelton features attractive single-family homes and a stable residential community in southeastern Queens. The LIRR Laurelton station provides Manhattan access.
Did you know?
Laurelton's tree-lined streets were developed in the 1920s as "Laurelton Estates" — the neighborhood was marketed as having "country living with city convenience."
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Housing cost
$531 / sq ft
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Laurelton's park scene is lean — Montbellier Park serves as the neighborhood's primary green space with a playground, but dedicated park options are sparse. The residential blocks feature tree-lined streets that make for pleasant walks, though families seeking more variety may need to look slightly beyond the immediate area. What's there is functional, though the park density reflects Laurelton's more residential character rather than a playground-heavy pocket.
Schools & early education
Laurelton's school scene leans young — there's a solid mix of early childhood options like Kidz World Early Childhood Center and Middleton's Early Learning Center alongside traditional public elementary schools including P.S. 156 Laurelton. For families seeking alternatives to zoned public schools, Merrick Academy operates as the neighborhood's sole charter option, while Linden SDA Elementary provides a private religious education path. The mix covers grades K-8, though high school options require stepping outside the immediate area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Laurelton a good neighborhood for families?
- Laurelton scores 60/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Laurelton safe?
- Laurelton scores 64/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Laurelton?
- Laurelton has 6 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 53/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- Is Laurelton affordable?
- Laurelton scores 79/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Laurelton in?
- Laurelton is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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