Middle Village is a quiet residential neighborhood with well-maintained homes and a strong community identity. Juniper Valley Park and local retail along Metropolitan Avenue anchor the area.
Middle Village is a quiet residential neighborhood with well-maintained homes and a strong community identity. Juniper Valley Park and local retail along Metropolitan Avenue anchor the area.
Did you know?
Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village was once a kettle pond formed by a retreating glacier 20,000 years ago — the park's bowl shape is the original glacial depression.
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$550 / sq ft
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Middle Village keeps it simple with three playgrounds clustered around the neighborhood's green heart. Juniper Valley Park anchors the north with its north and south playgrounds — solid, well-used spots that have been there for years. Middle Village Playground handles the southern end, giving families another reliable option. It's compact but practical, no waterfront or splash pads, just straightforward playgrounds that work. For a neighborhood this size, having three solid options within walking distance is a genuine plus.
Schools & early education
Middle Village has a solid mix of public and Catholic schools serving local families. You'll find P.S. 128 The Lorraine Tuzzo, Juniper Valley Elementary School pulling strong enrollment along with P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village for combined elementary and middle school needs. The Catholic options—Our Lady of Hope, Resurrection Ascension, and St. Margaret—give families religious education alternatives. There's also UCP of NYC Forest Hills West for specialized education. The zoned public options cover most of the neighborhood, with private schools filling in around the edges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Middle Village a good neighborhood for families?
- Middle Village 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 Middle Village safe?
- Middle Village scores 67/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Middle Village?
- Middle Village has 9 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 70/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is Middle Village affordable?
- Middle Village scores 57/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Middle Village in?
- Middle Village is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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