With no further ado, here are the top five neighborhoods in Queens that combine affordability with great amenities and a generally agreeable lifestyle:<\/p>\n
<\/span>1. Astoria \u2014 Home Value $740K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAstoria recently ranked as one of the world\u2019s coolest neighborhoods, according to TimeOut<\/a> magazine \u2014 and for very good reasons. The neighborhood is a melting pot of cultures, with strong Greek and Middle Eastern presences, a thriving food scene and plenty of opportunities for art and entertainment, such as the Museum of the Moving Image, the Welling Court Mural Project, a veritable outdoor art gallery, or Q.E.D. Astoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/03\/Queens-Astoria.png?w=770\")
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In terms of housing options, Astoria offers the typical NYC mix of apartment co-ops, row houses and single-family homes. The local architecture can be quite spectacular, as a good portion of homes in the neighborhood are from the mid-19th<\/sup> century, and many of the buildings bear the marks of the Greek revival style, very popular in that period. Astoria also has beautiful examples of Victorian and Queen Anne architecture. Of course, modern and contemporary buildings are also present, with innovative projects<\/a> increasing the coolness factor of the neighborhood even more.<\/p>\nAstoria is a great place for professionals but also young families. There are parks where you can spend time outdoors with the little ones, such as Astoria and Rainey Parks, as well as a variety of public, private and charter schools.<\/p>\n
<\/span>2. Jackson Heights \u2014 Home Value 690K <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nJackson Heights retains much of its original residential character, which makes it a great option for families with children. Developed in the early years of the 20th<\/sup> century, the neighborhood is a short subway ride from Manhattan, but it still has a laid-back, relaxed vibe. Jackson Heights is one of the most culturally diverse areas in NYC, as residents cumulatively speak over 160 different languages. In other words, the neighborhood is a small universe in itself.<\/p>\nHousing options include apartments in multi-unit buildings that are usually co-ops but also row houses and single-family homes. The brick structures feature a mix of architectural styles, including Tudor, Mediterranean and Georgian Revival. Jackson Heights is very walkable and includes several parks, such as Travers Park or Planeview Park, plus multiple playgrounds. The local cuisine is obviously as diverse and varied as its residents, and you can sample pretty much everything, from South Asian and Indian foods to Mexican, Italian, Middle Eastern or plain old American dishes.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>3. Richmond Hill \u2014 Home Value $680K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nRichmond Hill is a youthful, friendly neighborhood preferred by college students, professionals starting their careers, as well as young families. It\u2019s the kind of place where you can find a food joint or a small independent store at literally every corner, which gives it not only extra charm but also makes it easier to live here.<\/p>\n
Richmond Hills still keeps many of the single-family houses built during the late 19th<\/sup> and early 20th<\/sup> centuries, featuring a variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Victorian, and Craftsman. Besides the available single-family homes, there are also apartment co-ops, many of them located in former large mansions divided into smaller housing units. Unlike many other areas of Queens, a good portion of the buildings in Richmond Hills are low rise, which gives it a distinctly suburban feel.<\/p>\nPeople of various ethnic communities \u2014 including Caribbean, Latin American, South Asian and Indian \u2014 reside here, making the area diverse and vibrant. Families can benefit from the multiple parks and playgrounds in the area, and there are excellent public schools, such as the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis school.<\/p>\n
<\/span>4. Briarwood \u2014 Home Value $680K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nBriarwood is a relatively quiet, low-key neighborhood, favored by many young professionals due to the reasonable housing costs and good subway connections. Families also find the area hospitable because of its walkability, strong sense of community and access to good quality education, including Robert A. Van Wyck middle school, Archbishop Molloy High School or the Public School 117.<\/p>\n
Housing options include a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom co-ops, single-family homes and row houses, including relatively new ones built after demolishing old structures. Architecturally, the neighborhood is eclectic, with midcentury buildings being the most prominently featured.<\/p>\n
<\/span>5. Sunnyside \u2014 Home Value $680K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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In terms of housing options, Astoria offers the typical NYC mix of apartment co-ops, row houses and single-family homes. The local architecture can be quite spectacular, as a good portion of homes in the neighborhood are from the mid-19th<\/sup> century, and many of the buildings bear the marks of the Greek revival style, very popular in that period. Astoria also has beautiful examples of Victorian and Queen Anne architecture. Of course, modern and contemporary buildings are also present, with innovative projects<\/a> increasing the coolness factor of the neighborhood even more.<\/p>\n Astoria is a great place for professionals but also young families. There are parks where you can spend time outdoors with the little ones, such as Astoria and Rainey Parks, as well as a variety of public, private and charter schools.<\/p>\n Jackson Heights retains much of its original residential character, which makes it a great option for families with children. Developed in the early years of the 20th<\/sup> century, the neighborhood is a short subway ride from Manhattan, but it still has a laid-back, relaxed vibe. Jackson Heights is one of the most culturally diverse areas in NYC, as residents cumulatively speak over 160 different languages. In other words, the neighborhood is a small universe in itself.<\/p>\n Housing options include apartments in multi-unit buildings that are usually co-ops but also row houses and single-family homes. The brick structures feature a mix of architectural styles, including Tudor, Mediterranean and Georgian Revival. Jackson Heights is very walkable and includes several parks, such as Travers Park or Planeview Park, plus multiple playgrounds. The local cuisine is obviously as diverse and varied as its residents, and you can sample pretty much everything, from South Asian and Indian foods to Mexican, Italian, Middle Eastern or plain old American dishes.<\/p>\n Richmond Hill is a youthful, friendly neighborhood preferred by college students, professionals starting their careers, as well as young families. It\u2019s the kind of place where you can find a food joint or a small independent store at literally every corner, which gives it not only extra charm but also makes it easier to live here.<\/p>\n Richmond Hills still keeps many of the single-family houses built during the late 19th<\/sup> and early 20th<\/sup> centuries, featuring a variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Victorian, and Craftsman. Besides the available single-family homes, there are also apartment co-ops, many of them located in former large mansions divided into smaller housing units. Unlike many other areas of Queens, a good portion of the buildings in Richmond Hills are low rise, which gives it a distinctly suburban feel.<\/p>\n People of various ethnic communities \u2014 including Caribbean, Latin American, South Asian and Indian \u2014 reside here, making the area diverse and vibrant. Families can benefit from the multiple parks and playgrounds in the area, and there are excellent public schools, such as the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis school.<\/p>\n Briarwood is a relatively quiet, low-key neighborhood, favored by many young professionals due to the reasonable housing costs and good subway connections. Families also find the area hospitable because of its walkability, strong sense of community and access to good quality education, including Robert A. Van Wyck middle school, Archbishop Molloy High School or the Public School 117.<\/p>\n Housing options include a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom co-ops, single-family homes and row houses, including relatively new ones built after demolishing old structures. Architecturally, the neighborhood is eclectic, with midcentury buildings being the most prominently featured.<\/p>\n<\/span>2. Jackson Heights \u2014 Home Value 690K <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n<\/span>3. Richmond Hill \u2014 Home Value $680K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>4. Briarwood \u2014 Home Value $680K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>5. Sunnyside \u2014 Home Value $680K<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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