Median Income
$56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.9%
69% higher than US avg
How Queens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population10,422
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty20.9%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,980
Rent Burden13.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+2.8%
Is Queens a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Queens receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Queens has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Queens is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Queens is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.
Queens has a population of 10,422 with a density of 11 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.1% Black.
Population
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
The median household income in Queens is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,800 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.3% |
| 297% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| 69% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
The median home value in Queens is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.7% |
| Housing Units | 4,980 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Queens vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Queens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 921.8 sq mi (2,387.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |