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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 — $479,600 less than New York City, NY's $1,365,400. WYLT rates Fresh Meadows, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and New York City, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Fresh Meadows, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New York City, NY has Moderate 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 98/100 (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 | Good for now |
| Median Price | $886K ✓ Lower price | $1.37M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $83K | $137K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 71/100 | 98/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 48/100 | 79/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 20 min | 11 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| 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 professionalsArtists and creative typesFamilies with kids looking for good schools |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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