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Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens · Queens County · NY 11415
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Kew Gardens, New York
Good for now
Verdict
$374K
Median Price
90/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
23 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
90/100
WYLT Score71/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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