About Queens County

Queens is a county in the New York Metropolitan area. It has a population of 2,252,196 and a population density of 20,888, which is 100% above the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 2 years above the New York Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Queens County has a median home value of $767,625, which is 17% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,606 is 15% below the metro average rent and 20% above the national average rent The average household income in Queens County is $81,929 , which is 14% below the Metro average household income and 5% above the national average of household income.

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$767,625Median Home Value
$635,192 New York Metro Area
$2,606Median Rent
$3,065 New York Metro Area
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Queens County's population is made up of 49% married, 38% single, 8% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 45% of the population in Queens County.

2,252,196Population
19,498,249 New York Metro Area
20,888Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
41 Median Age
39 New York Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Queens County is $40,343. The Median Household Income is $81,929

$40,343Income Per Capita
$54,000 New York Metro Area
$81,929Median Household Income
$95,220 New York Metro Area
14% Poverty Rate
13% New York Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
5% New York Metro Area
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Amenities in Queens County
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$767,625Median Home Value
$635,192 New York Metro Area
$2,606Median Rent
$3,065 New York Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 New York Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
55%
Home Owners
45%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
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Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Queens crime index is 51 which is lower than the national average.

51
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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