Flushing, NY

The Good

• ✓Very walkable with plenty of local amenities
• ✓Fast 21‑minute transit to Midtown Manhattan
• ✓Large Asian community and diverse food scene
• ✓Median rent ($1,707) is relatively affordable for NYC

Real Talk

• !Median household income ($56k) is low relative to the area’s cost of living
• !Constant traffic and noise due to high density
• !Homeownership rates are low—most are renters
• !Crime rates vary by block; some parts are more problematic
• $Parking fees if you own a car
• $Higher utilities during humid summers
• $Higher security deposits and renters insurance

Best For

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