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Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, Queens

Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing

At A Glance

Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing offers quiet residential streets with a mix of single-family and multi-family homes. The LIRR Broadway station and diverse dining options serve a growing Asian-American community.

Did you know?

Broadway Flushing's LIRR station has been serving commuters since 1869, making it one of the oldest continuously operating railroad stations in Queens.

Neighborhood Stats

13
Schools
4
Parks
n/a
Subway
100
Dining
14
Groceries
35
Coffee

Who’s your neighbor?

$69KMedian Income
18%Under 18
31%College+
50%Own Their Home

Housing cost

Avg Rent
$4,595per month
Avg Sale Price
$675Kmedian sale

Family scores

61
/100
Family Fit
How well the area suits families overall.
63
/100
Safety
Local crime and street-safety signals.
58
/100
Schools
Quality and choice of nearby schools.
51
/100
Affordability
Cost of living — higher is more affordable.
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64
/100
Family-Friendly Vibe
How many families with kids live nearby.
46
/100
Neighborhood Character
Settled, long-term residents and housing.
32
/100
Transit
Subway and bus access for getting around.
98
/100
Air & Water
Air quality and environmental health.
64
/100
Things to Do
Restaurants, shops, and activities nearby.
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Living here

1 playground within a 10-min walkNearest large park: Kissena Park · ~34 min walk (1.3 mi)

You won't find a Central Park here, but the neighborhood holds its own with a solid lineup of playgrounds. Bowne Playground at Bowne Park and Auburndale Playground are the workhorses, and Hart Playground and Leonardo Ingravallo Playground (Flushing Fields) add more options across the area. It's not flashy, but for families there's enough to go around without much traveling.

Schools & early education

Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing offers a solid mix of public and private educational options. The zoned public schools include J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker and J.H.S. 189 Daniel Carter Beard, both serving middle schoolers, alongside P.S. 021 Edward Hart and P.S. 022 Thomas Jefferson for elementary students. Private alternatives range from Holy Cross High School to several parochial academies and faith-based preschools. Daycare and preschool options are plentiful, giving families a deep bench of early childhood choices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing a good neighborhood for families?
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing scores 61/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
Is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing safe?
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing scores 63/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
How are the schools in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing?
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing has 13 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 58/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
Is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing affordable?
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing scores 51/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
Which borough is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing in?
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

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