Queens, New York
Property insights
Queens property snapshot (early 2026): highly diverse borough with wide housing choices from LIC high‑rises to suburban single‑family homes. Borough median ≈ $700K–$740K. Strong transit (7, E, F, M, R, LIRR), major parks, top selective schools — great for families and commuters. Narrow by neighborhood, budget and commute to find the right fit.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Narrow to 2–3 target neighborhoods by commute, schools and housing type
- 2.Get mortgage pre‑approval and review co‑op financing constraints early
- 3.Use MTA Trip Planner for address‑specific commute times
- 4.Check NYCDOE for current school zone maps and GreatSchools/Niche ratings
- 5.Visit target neighborhoods at multiple times (weekday rush, weekend)
- 6.Work with a local broker and use OneKey MLS/StreetEasy/Zillow for live comps
- 7.Check flood maps for coastal/low‑lying properties and review maintenance/tax implications for multi‑family homes
Common Property Types
- • High‑rise condos (LIC, waterfront Astoria)
- • Co‑ops (pre‑war Forest Hills, Jackson Heights)
- • Brick walk‑ups and low/mid‑rise condos (Astoria, Sunnyside)
- • Two‑ and three‑family houses (southern/eastern Queens)
- • Single‑family suburban homes (Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck)
- • New‑construction luxury rentals/condos (LIC, redevelopment pockets)
Who Lives Here
Queens is NYC’s most ethnically diverse borough with roughly 2.3M residents: large immigrant communities (South Asian, East Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, Caribbean), a mix of young professionals, families and long‑time residents. Median household income varies widely by neighborhood; borough median near mid‑$80K (varies by source).
Transport
- • Major subway lines: 7, E, F, M, R, N, W, A, G, J, Z
- • Key hubs: Flushing–Main St (7); Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Ave (E,F,M,R,7); Forest Hills–71st Ave (E,F,M,R); Court Square (E,M,G); Jamaica Station (LIRR + AirTrain)
- • Commute examples: LIC → Midtown ~10–20 min; Astoria → Midtown ~15–30 min; Flushing → Midtown ~25–35 min; Jamaica → Penn Station ~15–25 min (LIRR express)
Schools
- • Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (Jamaica)
- • Townsend Harris High School (Flushing)
- • Baccalaureate School for Global Education
- • Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens
Amenities
- • Parks: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Gantry Plaza State Park, Astoria Park, Forest Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Rockaway Beach
- • Shopping: Queens Center Mall, Rego Center, New World Mall (Flushing), The Shops at Atlas Park
- • Food: Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao (Flushing), The Arepa Lady (Jackson Heights), Taverna Kyclades (Astoria), M. Wells Steakhouse (LIC)
- • Events: Queens Night Market and many cultural festivals
Positive near transit and redevelopment corridors (LIC, parts of Jamaica) with continued new construction in the pipeline. Expect price growth where new inventory and transit access align; evaluate each micro‑market for supply, rent comps and delivery timelines.
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