Woodside, Woodside NY — neighborhood review

Woodside, NY

Woodside · Queens County · NY 11377

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$727K

Median Price

85/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

12 min

to Midtown Manhattan

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
85/100
WYLT Score66/100

Our Take

Woodside has top‑tier walkability, great transit, and a short 12‑minute ride into Manhattan, which makes it attractive for commuters and remote workers. However, the housing market is expensive relative to the median income, and parking can be a hassle, so it’s worth weighing the cost before moving in.

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The Good

  • Walker's paradise with a 90 walk score and bike score of 80
  • Excellent transit (score 67) and only 12 minutes to Midtown
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • High-rated schools (average 7.3 out of 10)

Real Talk

  • !Median home price (~$646k) far exceeds the median household income (~$72k)
  • !Most of the housing is renter‑occupied (about 70%) so buying is difficult for many
  • !Parking is scarce and expensive, both for streets and garages
  • !Noise from surrounding streets and transit can be high, especially during rush hour
  • $High parking permits and garage fees
  • $NYC property taxes and association fees can add 1‑2% of home value annually
  • $Utility costs (heat, water, electricity) tend to be higher than in suburbs

Best For

Remote workersStudents and young professionalsCommuters to MidtownFamilies that value walkability

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh

Crime & Safety

Woodside, 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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