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Richmond Hill features beautiful Victorian homes, a strong Indo-Caribbean community along Liberty Avenue, and affordable housing. The J/Z trains connect to Manhattan.
Richmond Hill features beautiful Victorian homes, a strong Indo-Caribbean community along Liberty Avenue, and affordable housing. The J/Z trains connect to Manhattan.
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Richmond Hill's beautiful Victorian homes were built by developer Albert Druckenmiller, who named the neighborhood after Richmond, England, and required every lot to have a front porch.
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Housing cost
$524 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromRichmond Hill
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Stands out
- Schools87/100
Strong results at the public and charter schools serving it
- Air & Child Health77/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
- Affordability64/100
Lower costs than most
None of its Family Fit scores is below average; the lowest is Transit 49/100.
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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How does Richmond Hill fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
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Schools10 schools
Richmond Hill has a deep bench of public schools with several zoned elementary options feeding into Richmond Hill High School. P.S. 056 Harry Eichler, P.S. 066 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and P.S. 254 The Rosa Parks School anchor the elementary landscape, while The Ezra Jack Keats Pre-K Center handles early learners. For private schooling, Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy sits on 86th Avenue — the sole non-public option in the area.
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Transportation43 stops
Richmond Hill sits on the J and Z lines with three stops — 104th Street, 111th Street, and 121st Street — giving residents a one-seat ride into Manhattan without a transfer. The J runs local while the Z skips a few stops, so commute time depends on which train pulls up. A thick web of bus routes along Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue fills in the gaps, making the subway accessible from most corners. Car ownership isn't necessary here.
Restaurants50 places
Richmond Hill keeps it casual — a deep bench of Caribbean spots (particularly Guyanese and Trinidadian), solid Chinese takeout counters, and a handful of Indian and Filipino options line Jamaica Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. It's more grab-and-go and deli counter than sit-down dinner, which suits the neighborhood's working-class pace. Bakeries and ice cream parlors sweeten the deal, and two Dunkin' locations hint at the morning rush. Date night this is not, but a solid, affordable feed is never more than a block away.
Groceries7 places
Richmond Hill's grocery scene runs deeper than you'd expect for a Queens block — there's a solid mix of supermarkets and ethnic grocers scattered along Jamaica Avenue and the side streets. Key Food on Lefferts and CTown near the border give you the basics covered, while a few West Indian and Caribbean-focused shops round out the options. For a full weekly shop, you can likely walk to most of what you need.
Coffee Shops8 places
Richmond Hill's coffee scene is thin but functional — you've got a Starbucks and Dunkin' anchoring the main drags along Jamaica Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard, and they're joined by a handful of local spots that lean toward the casual, counter-service end of the spectrum. It's not a third-wave destination by any stretch, but for a quick morning run or an afternoon fix, what's here does the job without much fuss.
Things to Do5 places
Richmond Hill's kids' activity scene is martial arts-heavy — a couple of solid dojos along Jamaica Avenue cover the striking arts, while a single dance studio and a tutoring center round out the enrichment options. There's also a bounce house for indoor play when weather hits. It's a lean list, but the martial arts bench runs deep here, which counts for a lot for kids into discipline and movement. The rest is thin.
Daycare & informal care2 places
Richmond Hill families have a solid bench of Pre-K options through the local public schools — PS 051, PS 066, PS 090, PS 254, and PS 273 all run universal Pre-K programs, along with a few church-based sites. Private daycares are thinner on the ground, just a couple of independents scattered along the commercial corridors. The public options handle volume well, but registration windows are competitive — showing up early on enrollment day makes a real difference.
Family Resources10 places
Richmond Hill's civic anchors are thin but solid. The Richmond Hill Library on Hillside Avenue is the neighborhood's main public resource — a reliable spot for story time, computer access, and quiet study. What the block lacks in community centers it partly makes up for with a surprisingly active farmer's market scene, with multiple stands popping up along Myrtle Avenue and near Jamaica Hospital, giving families fresh produce options that many similarly dense Queens blocks lack.
Healthcare15 places
Richmond Hill sits near Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a full-service anchor that anchors the area's inpatient care, along with several satellite clinics along Myrtle Avenue and Jamaica Avenue. For pediatricians, you're looking at a small but serviceable bench — three practices scattered across the neighborhood, which works for routine well-child care but may mean a drive for families needing a same-day sick visit. Dental coverage is similarly modest at four practices. Urgent care is sparse in Richmond Hill proper, so residents often head to neighboring areas for after-hours needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Richmond Hill a good neighborhood for families?
- Richmond Hill scores 66/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Richmond Hill for families?
- For families, Richmond Hill stands out for strong results at the public and charter schools serving it; cleaner air and better child-health measures; and lower costs than most. None of its Family Fit scores is below average; its lowest is Getting Around (49/100). Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Richmond Hill safe?
- Richmond Hill scores 59/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Richmond Hill?
- Richmond Hill has 10 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 87/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Richmond Hill?
- Middle school: families in Richmond Hill apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 27's 24 middle school programs admit by method: 14 zoned, 5 unscreened, 4 screened and 1 charter lottery. District 28's 15 middle school programs admit by method: 9 unscreened, 3 charter lottery and 3 screened. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Richmond Hill affordable?
- Richmond Hill scores 64/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Richmond Hill in?
- Richmond Hill is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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