Safest Neighborhoods in Queens, NY

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  Douglas Manor

  Queens is one of the largest boroughs in New York, but Douglas Manor creates a place to escape the noise while staying close to all the action. This community offers residents waterfront living in historic homes without the Long Island taxes. “If you’re looking to make a place a real home, I think this can be it,” says Pattie Rifino, an associate

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    $1.60M

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    $940K - $5.3M

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  Whitestone

  An affluent neighborhood in the northernmost part of Queens, Whitestone is a residential riverfront community with a broad range of architecture lining its quiet, leafy streets. The namesake bridge is a scenic backdrop across the East River, connecting residents to the Bronx and major intersecting highways — and giving Whitestone its reputation as

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    $1.35M

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    $310K - $4.3M

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    83 Listings

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  Neponsit

  Technically a suburb of New York City, Neponsit feels like a small beach town. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Jamaica Bay to the north, life in this tiny community revolves around the seashore. The homes are well-maintained, lawns are green and manicured. It’s a place with flower-filled planters and swings on front porches, where

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    $1.34M

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    $817K - $5.4M

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    3 Listings

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  Fresh Meadows

  Named for its once pastoral lanNamed for its once pastoral landscapes, Fresh Meadows encapsulates a suburban atmosphere in the eastern part of Queens. The multigenerational families and St. John’s University students that comprise the neighborhood have sought out the Queens neighborhood for its tranquil feel within New York City and its proximity

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    $1.20M

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    $227K - $2.2M

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  Utopia

  Utopia is a small neighborhood in South Flushing, stretching from Utopia Parkway to 188th Street. But many people think it’s a tiny slice of, well, utopia – precisely because this location is surrounded by destinations like St. John’s University, Cunningham Park and even Kissena Park. “The location puts you close to diverse amenities, so culture

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    $1.15M

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    $926K - $2.3M

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    4 Listings

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  Belle Harbor

  In the middle of the Rockaways, the beachy Queens peninsula below JFK Airport and Jamaica Bay, sits Belle Harbor. This 1-mile-long neighborhood has the quiet streets and green lawns of a compact suburb, augmented with public transit options and ocean access that helps residents unplug from New York City’s congestion. “It’s one of the few

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    $1.12M

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    $276K - $4M

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    6 Listings

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  Richmond Hill

  Richmond Hill is a historic, highly diverse Queens neighborhood. Jamaica’s to the east, Woodhaven’s to the west and an assortment of Indo-Caribbean eateries, shops and events are all around. “Richmond Hill is a unique location,” says Chatter Singh, a Realtor with Keller Williams Liberty who has been selling homes for 10 years and is a longtime

  • Average Value

    $1.07M

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    $266K - $1.7M

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    44 Listings

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  Hillcrest

  Hillcrest in Queens offers a college-town feel near St. John's University. The neighborhood has Colonial revivals and Cape Cods, highly rated schools, diverse dining options, and is convenient to both Manhattan and Long Island. Hillcrest in Queens offers a unique college town atmosphere combined with urban convenience, largely influenced by the

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    $1.04M

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    $774K - $2.1M

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    16 Listings

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  Auburndale

  Auburndale is a mix of popular restaurants, suburban living and access to the Long Island Rail Road. “There are two big things about Auburndale,” says Anthony Tamboni, a licensed real estate broker with Weichert TMT Realty Group who has over 28 years of experience. “One is the Auburndale LIRR station, which is a big reason people move here. The

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    $1.00M

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    $221K - $2.3M

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    40 Listings

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  Oakland Gardens

  Tucked between two large parks in the heart of Queens, Oakland Gardens remains a family-centric neighborhood populated with midcentury, single-family homes, leafy streets and multicultural eateries. With Queensborough Community College to the north, it’s a popular neighborhood amongst students, as well as for families, especially amongst the large

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    $1.00M

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    $235K - $1.5M

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    56 Listings

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  Ditmars Steinway

  Considered part of the larger Astoria area, Ditmars Steinway is a relaxed residential neighborhood bordered by the East River to the north. The prevalence of family homes, access to the expansive Astoria Park, and a wealth of dining options make this Queens enclave especially alluring. “Ditmars has a low-rise, residential feel,” says Patrick

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    $998K

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    $239K - $2.7M

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    63 Listings

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  Douglaston

  Douglaston is a community filled with trees and spacious lawns on the Queens and Long Island border. “Douglaston is unique because of the amount of land around each home. It’s more rustic than the rest of Queens because of all the trees and foliage,” says Sean Walsh, president of the Douglaston Civic Association and local resident since 1982.

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    $986K

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    $224K - $2.5M

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  Glen Oaks

  On the edge of Nassau County, Glen Oaks is a small Queens neighborhood offering relaxed residential living with major highway access. Directly east of where Grand Central Parkway meets the Cross Island Parkway, Glen Oaks has been evolving since the Glen Oaks Village development was converted into co-ops in 1981. “I grew up in the area, and Glen

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    $975K

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    $229K - $1.4M

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    52 Listings

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  Bellerose

  Diversity, large parks and high-ranking schools make up Bellerose’s DNA. “Bellerose is a very beautiful, very diverse community,” says Shehriar “Sam” Islam, a licensed real estate professional with Signature Premier Properties who has over 28 years of experience. “There’s lots of shopping and dining, and it’s right on the border of Long Island.

  • Average Value

    $926K

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    $225K - $1.3M

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    43 Listings

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  Jamaica Estates

  In Jamaica Esates, New York City’s densely urban street grids relax into a miniature suburbia of winding roads, old English and new American style homes, and refreshing foliage. “The trees drew me here,” says Safraz Baksh, a long-time Jamaica Estates resident and real estate agent. “They give the area a tranquil feeling.” Located at the end of the

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    $920K

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    $169K - $4.4M

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    28 Listings

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  Maspeth

  Toward the northwestern part of Queens, Maspeth is notable for its appealing residential streets which give the area a small-town quality. East of Newtown Creek and south of Sunnyside, the neighborhood’s location offers proximity to Manhattan with a reprieve from the city’s hustle and bustle. “There’s a very suburban feel, but it’s still very

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    $903K

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    $377K - $1.5M

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    29 Listings

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  Little Neck

  Little Neck is a small, pizza-slice shaped neighborhood on the northeast edge of Queens near Long Island. Its primarily residential streets create a slow-paced atmosphere that’s occasionally broken up by crossing thoroughfares with businesses and public buses, plus a Long Island Rail Road train that reaches Manhattan in just over 30 minutes. “You

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    $901K

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    $196K - $2.8M

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    34 Listings

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  Ridgewood

  Situated on the edge of Queens and right next to Brooklyn district Bushwick, Ridgewood is a historical neighborhood with a generationally rooted community atmosphere and an up-and-coming food scene. In recent years, Ridgewood has become attractive to a slew of new homebuyers. People have been coming here for a hundred years but what’s changed is

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    $894K

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    $562K - $2M

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  College Point

  Directly across the Flushing Bay from LaGuardia Airport is College Point, a neighborhood that holds onto its industrial past even as its residential presence has grown. A pair of luxury condo buildings with waterfront views lives around the corner from the Pepsi bottling plant, and tree-lined streets with single-family homes on one block can

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    $872K

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    $492K - $3.6M

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    34 Listings

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  Forest Hills

  Forest Hills, a centrally located neighborhood in Queens, New York, is rich in history and cultural significance. The historic Forest Hills Stadium, once a stage for legendary acts like The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and The Rolling Stones, remains a notable attraction. The neighborhood features a diverse range of housing options, from large

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    $870K

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    $206K - $2.8M

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    260 Listings

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  Middle Village

  A small residential area consisting of primarily attached single-family homes, Middle Village offers relative calm in New York City. That’s in part because green spaces, in the form of a central park and two cemeteries, make up a significant percentage of the neighborhood. This tranquility and a tight-knit community draws people to the

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    $859K

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    $467K - $1.4M

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  Floral Park

  For generations, Floral Park was home to field after field of flowers belonging to dozens of flower farms. The fields once spanned well over 200 acres. Although the floral farms are gone, the quaint village honors that history through its street names; its main street is dubbed Tulip Avenue, while side streets have names like Violet and Verbena.

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    $841K

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    $296K - $1.6M

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    42 Listings

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  Glendale

  Sandwiched between cemeteries, the neighborhood of Glendale is home to more gravestones than residents. A Queens enclave known for the significant amount of land dedicated to cemeteries, Glendale is equally a tight-knit community of suburban-like streetscapes and local businesses. This quiet residential neighborhood attracts buyers with its

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    $828K

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    $659K - $1.4M

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  Pomonok

  Pomonok, located in Flushing, Queens, spans 2 square miles just south of the Long Island Expressway, bordered by Queensboro Hill and Kew Gardens Hills. This neighborhood offers a mix of high-rise condominiums, postwar townhomes, and Cape Cods, with some prewar architecture like colonial revival homes. Residents benefit from nearby amenities such

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    $774K

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    $358K - $2.2M

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    18 Listings

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  Kew Gardens Hills

  Kew Gardens Hills, in central Queens, is all about convenience and community, according to Shlomo Meirov, an agent and the owner of Olam Realty Group. “We’re situated right next to all the major highways and public transportation, so it gives people an easy commute if they have to go to the city,” says Meirov, who lives in the area. “Like many

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    $751K

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    $220K - $1.9M

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    118 Listings

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