Woodhaven features affordable single-family homes, Forest Park access, and diverse South Asian and Caribbean communities. A stable residential area with local retail.
Woodhaven features affordable single-family homes, Forest Park access, and diverse South Asian and Caribbean communities. A stable residential area with local retail.
Did you know?
Forest Park's 100-year-old carousel features hand-carved horses by Daniel Muller, one of only two Muller carousels still operating in the country.
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Housing cost
$413 / sq ft
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For parks and playgrounds, Woodhaven's got a deep bench in name only — there's really just one standout, Equity Playground, which pulls weight for the whole area. The rest of the green space picture here leans more on the modest side compared to some neighboring Queens blocks that are luckier with scattered pocket parks. That single playground does have a solid local reputation though, and it's the kind of place that becomes the unofficial living room for families on warm weekends.
Schools & early education
Woodhaven's school scene runs the gamut from zoned public elementaries like P.S. 060 Woodhaven and P.S. 097 Forest Park to a couple of faith-based options including Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Academy. Parsons Preschool handles early learners, while the New York City Academy for Discovery adds a magnet-style option to the mix. It's a decent spread for a neighborhood this size — nothing flashy, but families have real choices without needing to cross borough lines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Woodhaven a good neighborhood for families?
- Woodhaven scores 58/100 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 Woodhaven safe?
- Woodhaven scores 51/100 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 Woodhaven?
- Woodhaven has 5 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 48/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- Is Woodhaven affordable?
- Woodhaven scores 63/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Woodhaven in?
- Woodhaven is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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