Queens neighborhoods
As the largest borough by area in New York City, Queens is also the most diverse. From Long Island City, with its high-rises, waterfront location and proximity to Manhattan to more quaint, suburban neighborhoods like Middle Village, Queens has a little something for everyone. The borough has long been a popular landing place for immigrants leading to the development of a vibrant cultural, culinary and entertainment scene. As with much of NYC, recent decades have brought about a real estate boom in Queens that has led to an influx of new residents and businesses.
The Best Neighborhoods in Queens NY
Take a look at the best places to live in Queens. Explore various areas and discover the coolest, safest and nicest neighborhoods in Queens.
Corona
Corona in Queens is a diverse, middle-class neighborhood of approximately 109,000 that lies between Flushing and Jackson Heights. The area can best be regarded as up-and-coming and has experienced a lot of new development combined with sharply rising real estate prices in recent times. Corona is well connected to the rest of the city, with plenty of public transport options. The neighborhood is also home to Flushing Meadows, the largest park in NYC.
The area is relatively affordable, although real estate prices have risen dramatically in recent times. The most common housing in Corona is two-bedroom homes, with prices on such properties averaging $369,833 today, up from approximately $210,000 in 2015. Rents in Corona are also affordable.
Rego Park
If you’re looking for some “real good” living and real estate you might as well head to Rego Park, Queens, a neighborhood that got its moniker from the Real Good Construction Company, which built many houses in the area back in the 1920s and 1930s. Nowadays, this centrally located neighborhood is best described as up-and-coming with many new commercial and residential developments being built including a number of luxury apartment and condo buildings. Rego Park is an ethnically diverse neighborhood, home to large Latin American, Jewish, Eastern European, and Asian communities. Parts of the neighborhood maintain a quaint, small-town vibe, but overall Rego Park offers its residents some of the best dining and shopping in Queens. If you're looking for nightlife and entertainment, you'll likely be disappointed, but the rest of the city is never far away thanks to Rego Park’s central location and excellent transportation. The neighborhood is served by multiple subway lines and is only a half an hour ride from Manhattan.