More than half of the people living in Queens speak a language other than English in the home. For the most part, Queens is relatively safe, though crime tends to increase as you get closer to the LaGuardia and JFK airports.
Despite that, Queens is considered the second safest borough to live behind Staten Island. A lot of the safety is due to many families living in the area and a relatively tight-knit community of people who have lived in their specific neighborhood over generations.
Of course, no big city is without crime, but you can rest a bit easier in Queens. Transportation, groceries and clothing here are all more expensive than other areas of the U. Less than half the Queens population owns their homes, which makes sense given the expense of buying in this area. The taxes in Queens also make the area more expensive than average.
As a borough of New York City, Queens residents are responsible for paying three different types of income tax. Federal and state taxes are comparable to other areas of the U. This tax will run you anywhere from There are almost 50, businesses in Queens, employing over , workers. The most common occupations for Queens residents are in administration, sales and management. Leading industries in the area are healthcare, retail and hospitality.
The easy access to Manhattan, White Plains and Westchester offer a myriad of work opportunities. With close proximity to Midtown Manhattan, Sunnyside is a great place to live if you need to commute into the city but are ready for a respite from the city pace.
Long Island City has undergone rapid development, which makes the area a bit of a patchwork from street to street. Ridgewood maintains some of the hip feel from the Brooklyn hoods, with artsy shops, bakeries, and fun cultural institutions and music venues to explore.
Your decision will depend on your moving budget, how much stuff you have, timing, and how much work you want to do yourself. Like most places in NYC, parts of Queens can be more challenging than others when it comes to moving trucks and parking.
Do you have friends or family who are willing and able to pitch in with the heavy lifting? If not, you may want to consider another option. And be sure to check their licensing, insurance, and references — as well as base rates and extra fees for stairs, extra heavy furniture pieces, and other potential upcharges. Available in select Queens and NYC area locations, the service is designed specifically to ease the stress of moving and storing in crowded urban areas.
With PODS standard service , for example, we bring a container to your door and leave it in your driveway, making it easier to take your time packing and loading.
There are lots of options and sizes for Queens storage units and storage facilities, including a self-storage unit or a portable storage container like those offered through PODS City Service or PODS standard moving service. Ideal for families and young professionals, Jamaica is a quiet neighborhood with access to entertainment in Manhattan via the subway.
Jackson Heights is made up of rowhomes and Tudor-style homes and offers an array of international cuisines. And Corona is known for its multicultural heritage and incredible Cuban and Mexican restaurants. Photo via sheeenaderp. Many people know about Chinatown in Manhattan, but the Chinatown in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens is bigger and better! It draws in foodies and tourists alike because of its various Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants, offering some of the best bao, dumplings, and noodle dishes you can find in NYC.
Photo via mgamarritas. JetBlue , the seventh-largest airline in America, has its main headquarters in Queens and offers careers in airport operations and ground operations, as well as jobs for aspiring pilots.
Photo via justinaplane. The LaGuardia Airport is located in northern Queens and departs to cities both in the United States, as well as some international destinations.
Photo via tonypenaherrera. Queens has plenty of public transportation options on land and in water! There are also 81 subway stations throughout Queens. You can even get around on water by taking the NYC Ferry to reach destinations like Manhattan, Brooklyn, and The Bronx—for the same price as the subway!
And, of course, Queens offers good walkability along with bike-friendly paths for cyclists throughout the borough! Photo via stjohnsu.
Looking to pursue higher education in Queens? This NYC borough has a variety of top-rated institutions! Attend Queens College , which is ranked as one of the best schools for veterans and has a variety of majors and over clubs and organizations that students can get involved in.
Enroll at York College and engage in real-world learning experiences as you work toward a degree in one of its premier liberal arts, healthcare, and academic sciences programs. Find faith-based education at St. Photo via julianna. Queens is a busride to Brooklyn instead of a subway, and buses are nice because I get to check my email or even make a phone call while I'm in transit.
Queens is a mega-schlep to get anywhere fun, which means I have to be really selective about where I schlep to, which means I weed out the things I didn't really want to do anyway. Living in Queens is constantly looking for things to feel positive about, which, if you look on the bright side, is a good life skill to have.
Living in Queens is hearing crickets at night instead of the roar of NYC transplants, who have yet to discover the cheap, basic, quiet wonder of areas deep in Queens. Deep Queens has hidden gems, like this really amazing, family-owned pizza place that's been around since my dad was growing up here.
Actually, both of my parents are from Queens. Living in Queens for me is having roots in a city where many people arrive rootless, and I think that's mostly why I've stayed. That, and my dog has made a lot of friends in the neighborhood.
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