South Richmond Hill offers affordable single-family homes with diverse South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. Liberty Avenue's cultural corridor and A train access serve residents.
South Richmond Hill offers affordable single-family homes with diverse South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. Liberty Avenue's cultural corridor and A train access serve residents.
Did you know?
The Phagwah parade on Liberty Avenue in South Richmond Hill is the largest Holi celebration in the Western Hemisphere, showering the streets in colored powder every spring.
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Housing cost
$549 / sq ft
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South Richmond Hill keeps things simple when it comes to green space — there's really just one anchor: Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park, a solid playground that's been a neighborhood fixture for years. It's a reliable spot when you want to get outside, though the broader park options really lie just outside the neighborhood borders. What they have works, it's well-maintained, and locals know it well.
Schools & early education
Schools in South Richmond Hill lean heavily public — six zoned elementary and middle schools serve the area alongside a single private option. P.S. 62 Chester Park School and P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School anchor the elementary scene, while Epic High School - North covers high school. The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens adds an after-school anchor on Atlantic Avenue. It's a straightforward mix with no frills but solid, recognizable neighborhood options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is South Richmond Hill a good neighborhood for families?
- South Richmond Hill scores 54/100 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 South Richmond Hill safe?
- South Richmond Hill scores 48/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in South Richmond Hill?
- South Richmond Hill has 5 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 33/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- Is South Richmond Hill affordable?
- South Richmond Hill scores 57/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is South Richmond Hill in?
- South Richmond Hill is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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