Flushing, Flushing NY — neighborhood review

Flushing, NY

Flushing · Queens County · NY 11354

Updated August 7, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$563K

Median Price

64/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

21 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
FQuietness
30/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
64/100
WYLT Score59/100

Our Take

Flushing offers great walkability and a decent transit link to Manhattan, but the high density and traffic can make it noisy and the median income is below the cost of living. It’s solid for renters or families who value diversity, but buyers should be cautious.

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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

RentersYoung ProfessionalsFamiliesMulticultural Communities

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Flushing, NY

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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