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Kew Gardens is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 19,294. Kew Gardens is in Queens County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Kew Gardens offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kew Gardens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kew Gardens and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Kew Gardens are above average.
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About Kew Gardens...
- Neighborhood
Population
19,294
- Neighborhood in
- New York City
- New York
- New York City
Real Estate
Median Home Value
Median Rent
$1,885
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
Rent
57%
Own
43%
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
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Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
315.8
national 282.7
Murder
national 6.1
Rape
No data available —
national 40.7
Robbery
22.2
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
115.6
national 500.1
Theft
507.1
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
89
national 284
Residents
Diversity
gradeA+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$96,162
National
$75,149
Families with Children
23%
Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
26%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
26%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
22%
national 28%
High school diploma or equivalent
15%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
12%
national 11%
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Top Public Schools Serving Kew Gardens
- gradeA+Bronx High School of ScienceRating 3.89 out of 5 1,072 reviews
- gradeA+Townsend Harris High SchoolRating 4.22 out of 5 704 reviews
- gradeA+Stuyvesant High SchoolRating 4.11 out of 5 1,180 reviews
- gradeA+High School of American Studies at Lehman CollegeRating 4.1 out of 5 146 reviews
- gradeA+Bard High School Early College QueensRating 4.15 out of 5 397 reviews
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Kew Gardens Reviews
Rating 4.25 out of 5 40 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I moved to Kew Gardens 7 years ago. It's quiet at night, there are enough things to do in the immediate area (sit-down restaurants, outdoor dining, cafes, bank, pharmacies, hair salons, independent movie theater, day spa, etc.), the library is a close walk, and it's pretty quiet at night, especially for NYC. My favorite spots are Cookies and Cream Pastry Shop, Ascend Day Spa, Kew Gardens Cinemas, and Dani's Pizza. I really like that it's ethnically diverse, dog-friendly, and LGBTQ-friendly. I have never been cat-called here and no one has said anything anti-gay toward me or my spouse which unfortunately was not my experience in other neighborhoods. I feel that the people are much more down-to-earth here compared to some other NYC neighborhoods. I have several neighbors that I consider actual friends. If you have a dog, you will meet a ton of people. Depending on exactly where you are in KG, you may walk a bit to the LIRR or subway, but there are plenty of bus stops.
- Current Resident
- 6 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
One of the standout features of Kew Gardens is its abundant green spaces. The crown jewel, of course, is the stunning Forest Park, which feels like a slice of paradise in the urban jungle. The expansive park offers an array of recreational activities, from picnics to hiking and biking trails. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful escape, Forest Park is the perfect retreat.
- Former Resident
- 7 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
I've lived in Kew Gardens previously, it was a decent little town and still is but largely depends on why you would want to move here.
It's usually a pretty quiet neighborhood (though tends to be noisier along Metropolitan Ave). Very safe overall. The northern part near the subway stop and courthouse is less inviting. There are some nice houses on tree-lined streets that you don't see in many other parts of NYC that are hyper-urbanized.
There's an independent movie theater that's been here for many years, and two very good pizza fast-food places. The apartment buildings here are pretty basic and the architecture could be nicer.
A cool little town if you don't need the trendiness and hipness of Williamsburg, Astoria or other neighborhoods in NYC. It's mainly a working-class town with many flight attendants. JFK airport is pretty close to here.
The LIRR also stops here and is often a better option going to/from NYC or Long Island. The subway is a fairly long commute to Manhattan.
- Niche User
- Mar 22 2023
