Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens NY — neighborhood review

Kew Gardens, NY

Kew Gardens · Queens County · NY 11415

Updated July 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$367K

Median Price

77/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

23 min

to Midtown Manhattan

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
BWalkability
77/100
WYLT Score72/100

Our Take

Kew Gardens is a solid choice for people who want a walkable Brooklyn neighborhood with decent transit to Midtown and a decent school system, but the rent and traffic can be a bit heavy for some. It’s not a low‑cost area and there’s some noise and occasional crime to keep in mind. If you’re okay with paying a bit more for convenience, it’s a reasonable place to settle for the time being.

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The Good

  • ✓Walk score 90 makes it a walker’s paradise
  • ✓Good public transit with a 62 score and a 23‑minute ride to Midtown
  • ✓Strong school ratings averaging 7.4
  • ✓Mixed residential/commercial mix gives convenience

Real Talk

  • !High rent relative to median income – $1,863/month is about 25% of median household earnings
  • !Noise and traffic from nearby arterial roads can be noticeable
  • !Some property crime reported in the area, typical for dense Brooklyn neighborhoods
  • !Older buildings mean potential maintenance issues
  • $Property taxes on a $373k home can be significant
  • $Potential HOA or building maintenance fees for older units
  • $Parking costs or the need to pay for a street spot if you drive

Best For

Young ProfessionalsFamilies with school‑age kidsDaily commuters to ManhattanStudents looking for walkable options

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Kew Gardens, 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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