What are the best neighborhoods in Queens County, NY?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Belle Harbor, Douglaston, Floral park, Forest Hills, Neponsit. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Queens County, NY
Eligible neighborhoods: 48
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Harbor | New York | #1 of 48 | 70.2 | 91.2 |
| Douglaston | New York | #2 of 48 | 65.6 | 84.3 |
| Floral park | New York | #3 of 48 | 65.0 | 83.3 |
| Forest Hills | New York | #4 of 48 | 63.9 | 81.4 |
| Neponsit | New York | #5 of 48 | 63.8 | 81.2 |
| Laurelton | New York | #6 of 48 | 62.3 | 78.1 |
| Oakland Gardens | New York | #7 of 48 | 61.0 | 75.4 |
| Broad Channel | New York | #8 of 48 | 59.9 | 72.7 |
| Rosedale | New York | #9 of 48 | 59.8 | 72.6 |
| Glen Oaks | New York | #10 of 48 | 59.2 | 71.4 |
| Springfield Gardens | New York | #11 of 48 | 57.6 | 67.9 |
| Fresh Meadows | New York | #12 of 48 | 56.5 | 65.3 |
| Cambria Heights | New York | #13 of 48 | 56.4 | 65.0 |
| Bellerose | New York | #14 of 48 | 56.2 | 64.4 |
| Jamaica Estates | New York | #15 of 48 | 55.2 | 62.3 |
| Kew Gardens | New York | #16 of 48 | 54.7 | 60.8 |
| St. Albans | New York | #17 of 48 | 54.2 | 59.5 |
| Bayside | New York | #18 of 48 | 54.1 | 59.5 |
| Whitestone | New York | #19 of 48 | 53.4 | 57.6 |
| Middle Village | New York | #20 of 48 | 51.8 | 53.3 |
| Briarwood | New York | #21 of 48 | 51.7 | 53.1 |
| Rockaway Park | New York | #22 of 48 | 50.8 | 51.0 |
| Queens Village | New York | #23 of 48 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
| Jamaica Hills | New York | #24 of 48 | 50.4 | 50.1 |
| Hollis | New York | #25 of 48 | 49.7 | 48.4 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Queens County, NY
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Queens County, NY?
Belle Harbor is currently #1 of 48 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 70.2.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Queens County, NY?
48 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Queens County, NY.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Queens County, NY?
Laurelton has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 50.2.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Queens County, NY?
Belle Harbor has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 12.3%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Queens County, NY?
Belle Harbor currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 71.4.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Queens County, NY?
Neponsit has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $168,056.
How are neighborhood rankings in Queens County, NY calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Queens County, New York
#1
Belle Harbor
New York, New York
#2
Douglaston
New York, New York
#3
Floral park
New York, New York
#4
Forest Hills
New York, New York
#5
Neponsit
New York, New York
#6
Laurelton
New York, New York
#7
Oakland Gardens
New York, New York
#8
Broad Channel
New York, New York
#9
Rosedale
New York, New York
#10
Glen Oaks
New York, New York
#11
Springfield Gardens
New York, New York
#12
Fresh Meadows
New York, New York
#13
Cambria Heights
New York, New York
#14
Bellerose
New York, New York
#15
Jamaica Estates
New York, New York
#16
Kew Gardens
New York, New York
#17
St. Albans
New York, New York
#18
Bayside
New York, New York
#19
Whitestone
New York, New York
#20
Middle Village
New York, New York
#21
Briarwood
New York, New York
#22
Rockaway Park
New York, New York
#23
Queens Village
New York, New York
#24
Jamaica Hills
New York, New York
#25
Hollis
New York, New York