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Woodside features a diverse mix of communities with affordable housing and strong transit connections. The 7 train and LIRR provide quick access to Midtown.
Woodside features a diverse mix of communities with affordable housing and strong transit connections. The 7 train and LIRR provide quick access to Midtown.
Did you know?
The Filipino community in Woodside is so established that the neighborhood is sometimes called "Little Manila" — it's been the center of Filipino-American life in NYC since the 1970s.
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Housing cost
$796 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromWoodside
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Stands out
- Transit83/100
Quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers
- Safety76/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
- Air & Child Health71/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
None of its Family Fit scores is below average; the lowest is Affordability 52/100.
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 Woodside fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools8 schools
Woodside's educational landscape is a true mixed bag — zoned public schools like P.S. 012 James B. Colgate and P.S. 011 Kathryn Phelan sit alongside private options including ST SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY and the TIEGERMAN SCHOOL AT WOODSIDE, plus a deep bench of daycares and preschools along the commercial strips. The neighborhood also has The Woodside Community School serving as a local resource. It's unpretentious and functional, the kind of setup that works for working-class families piecing together their kids' education without a lot of fanfare.
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Parks & Playgrounds5 places
Woodside punches above its weight for playground access — there are four within the neighborhood's borders, giving families a solid rotation without too much trekking. Big Bush Playground near the railroad tracks and Nathan Weidenbaum Playground off Queens Boulevard tend to get the most local love for their maintenance and shade. General Hart Playground and Lawrence Virgilio Playground round out the options, so you've got a decent bench even if one is crowded on a warm Saturday.
2 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Astoria Park · ~65 min walk (2.5 mi)
Transportation42 stops
Woodside delivers solid subway connectivity without the mystery. The 7 line at 61 St-Woodside and 69 St zips you straight into Midtown via Queensboro Plaza, while the M and R trains at 65 St and Northern Blvd offer a quieter alternative across the bridge. Throw in a dense bus network along Queens Blvd, Roosevelt Ave and Broadway, and you've got genuine options — not just one lifeline carrying the whole neighborhood.
Restaurants74 places
Woodside's restaurant scene is less about destination dining and more about feeding the neighborhood — a deep bench of quick-serve spots, delis, and carryout places that make everyday life work. You'll find a heavy Dunkin' presence (they're basically on every other corner), plus the usual fast-food suspects, but the real story is the immigrant food mix: solid Filipino options, taquerias, a Colombian spot, and a handful of Chinese and Japanese places clustered around Roosevelt Avenue. It's not polished, but the variety for a working-class Queens block is surprisingly decent.
Groceries13 places
Woodside's grocery scene is surprisingly robust, with a deep bench of options along Roosevelt Ave that makes the weekly shop very doable without a car. You've got your Key Food on Queens Boulevard for the conventional run, plus a couple of Associated locations and a Met Fresh for broader selection. The international flavor here is a real plus — H Mart covers the Korean basics, and a few specialty shops round out the mix. It's not a one-stop paradise, but you won't be struggling to fill the cart either.
Coffee Shops20 places
Coffee options along Roosevelt Ave and Woodside Ave run deep, with a mix of Filipino cafés, bubble tea shops, and a couple of Starbucks locations anchoring the scene. What you'll find most is the counter-service, quick-sit-down spots where the coffee comes strong and the neighborhood Regulars are already planted at their usual tables. It's not a third-wave destination, but there's real variety here — from traditional silog-style mornings at Filipino spots to sweet iced teas when the weather turns. If you need a familiar chain fix, Starbucks is around, though regulars have their own favorites.
Things to Do13 places
Woodside delivers solid options for keeping kids busy, with tutoring centers making up the biggest slice of the pie — four spots scattered across the neighborhood cover the academic bases. Dance studios come next, offering a few routes into movement and performance. Beyond that, you'll find a public pool, a martial arts gym, and a movie theater just over the border in Sunnyside. It's not a packed scene, but there's enough variety to piece together a weekly rotation without too much legwork.
Daycare & informal care5 places
Woodside's got a solid mix of early childhood options, with universal Pre-K programs making up the bulk of the menu — you'll find them tucked into schools, churches, and community centers scattered throughout the neighborhood. Private daycares are fewer but present, clustering mostly along the main corridors. One practical note: many Pre-K programs follow the traditional school-year calendar, so summer coverage takes some advance planning. Morning drop-off at the busier sites can get congested, so the early bird definitely catches the peace of mind.
Family Resources2 places
Woodside keeps family resources straightforward. Nathan Weidenbaum Playground on 63rd Street is the neighborhood's main outdoor anchor, and the Woodside library on Skillman Avenue offers story hours and kids' programming that families genuinely rely on. Dedicated community centers are limited in this working-class pocket, but the library and playground together cover the basics for local families.
Healthcare9 places
The healthcare landscape here is a mixed bag. You've got a few anchor institutions — Metro Community Health Center on 59th Street handles primary care, and there are a couple of dialysis centers along Queens Boulevard — but full-service hospital options are thin in the immediate area. Pediatric care is modest with just a couple of practices on Roosevelt Avenue, and urgent care is genuinely sparse locally, so families often head to adjacent neighborhoods for non-emergencies. On the upside, dental options are surprisingly solid with four family practices clustered around Roosevelt Avenue and 61st Street, giving you real choices without crossing borough lines.
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Best schools in Woodside
Schools in Woodside
8
Early education in Woodside
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- ABC KIDDIELAND INC.
- ABC Kiddieland, Inc.
- ABC Preschool & Kindergarten Center, Corp
- Adventureland Child Care Center
- Denizko Daycare, Inc.
- Kids Rainbowland Nursery School
- KIDS RAINBOWLAND NURSERY SCHOOL INC.
- MOSAIC PRE-K CENTER AT 70-20 47TH AVENUE
- P.S. 011 Kathryn Phelan
- P.S. 152 Gwendoline N. Alleyne School
- Rainbow Christian Preschool
- Razi School
- ST SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- ST. JACOBUS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE UNALTERED AUGSBURG CONFESSION DBA RAINBOW C
- St. Sebastian School
- THE WOODSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- TIEGERMAN SCHOOL AT WOODSIDE
- Towers Play-N-Learn, Inc.
- WOODSIDE FRIENDS
- WOODSIDE FRIENDS AT LUTHERAN CHURCH
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Woodside a good neighborhood for families?
- Woodside scores 65/100 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 Woodside for families?
- For families, Woodside stands out for quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers; fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident; and cleaner air and better child-health measures. None of its Family Fit scores is below average; its lowest is Affordability (52/100). 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 Woodside safe?
- Woodside scores 76/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. 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 Woodside?
- Woodside has 8 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 60/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Woodside?
- Middle school: families in Woodside apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 30's 31 middle school programs admit by method: 11 zoned, 8 screened, 8 unscreened and 4 charter lottery. District 24's 26 middle school programs admit by method: 14 zoned, 6 screened, 4 unscreened and 2 charter lottery. 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 Woodside affordable?
- Woodside scores 52/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Woodside in?
- Woodside is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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