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Fresh Meadows, NY vs New York City, NY
Fresh Meadows, NY vs New York City, NY: What the data shows
Fresh Meadows, NY is in Fresh Meadows, NY while New York City, NY is in New York City, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Fresh Meadows, NY is the more affordable option at $885,800 median — $564,600 less than New York City, NY's $1,450,400. WYLT rates Fresh Meadows, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and New York City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Fresh Meadows, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Fresh Meadows, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New York City, NY has High violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Fresh Meadows, NY has Low flood risk and New York City, NY has Low flood risk.
New York City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Fresh Meadows, NY scores 71/100 (very walkable) versus New York City, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Fresh Meadows, NY rates 7.3/10 and New York City, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Fresh Meadows, NY | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Think twice |
| Median Price | $886K ✓ Lower price | $1.45M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $83K | $102K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 71/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 48/100 | 100/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 20 min | 3 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ ✓ Safer | F |
| Violent Crime | Moderate ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersDiverse Community | young professionalsartistsstudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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