Neighborhood in Queens, NY
Is 165th St / 32nd Ave a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe246
Medium102
Low159
Other581
35 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape13
Child involved10
Assault1
Other11
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to 76th Road and Parsons Boulevard, with unit 7605 responding to assist. | 76th Rd & Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11366 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units and medics were dispatched to a possible major trauma at the intersection of 76th Road and Parsons Boulevard in Queens, with additional backup requested. | 76th Rd & Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11366 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported panhandling incident near 167th–168th Street on a subway line involving a male who is handcuffed and wearing a red shirt and mask. | 168th St, Queens, NY | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a reported fire near Tobin Avenue and Broadway. Company 4 is assigned to respond to the scene. | Tobin Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police units responded to a license plate reader alert near Fourteenth Avenue and the Cross Island Parkway exit in Queens. Radio traffic later referenced a silver Mercedes with a Georgia license plate reportedly wanted in connection with a possible gunpoint vehicle theft traveling toward the Whitestone area. | 14th Ave & Cross Island Pkwy, Queens, NY 11357 | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an elderly person was reported near 84th Street at 62nd and 63rd Avenues in Middle Village, Queens. EMS units were dispatched with additional backup and bus support requested. | 62nd Dr & 63rd Ave, Queens, NY 11374 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports a patient possibly passing out in a private house near Burberry Lane off Fairview Avenue and Tottenville Road in Great Neck. Units 433 and 430 are responding and backing up. | Fairview Ave, Great Neck, NY 11023 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Peck Avenue and 218th Street in Queens for a 50-year-old male feeling ill. | 218th St & Peck Ave, Queens, NY 11427 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are dispatched to 57th Road and Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens for a 27-year-old person. | Yellowstone Blvd, Queens, NY | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported three-car motor vehicle accident near Lakeville Road and Union Turnpike in Queens. Multiple companies and units were assigned after the incident was called in by another unit. | Union Tpke & Lakeville Rd, Queens, NY 11040 | Traffic |
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Median Home Price
$1,218,852
Average Rent
$4,921
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Overview
165th St / 32nd Ave is a densely urban neighborhood in Queens with a high concentration of historic homes built before 1940.
The neighborhood is highly walkable and has a diverse community with significant Asian and Croatian ancestry populations.
UrbanHistoricWalkableDiverse
Quick Facts
| Train Commute Share | 28.4% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with most homes owner occupied.
| Historic Homes | 62.3% built 1939 or earlier |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | Majority owner occupied |
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family homes and small apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
High concentration of pre-1940 homes offers unique character.
Low vacancy rate suggests steady housing demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix with a strong presence of executives and professionals.
Professional & Diverse — Balanced mix of executives, sales, and clerical workers.
Culturally Rich — Significant Croatian and Asian ancestry populations.
| Executive & Professional Workers | 35.4% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Workers | 29.2% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Above average |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| Asian Ancestry | 44.2% |
| Croatian Ancestry | 10.5% |
| Foreign Born | 50.9% |
| Korean Language Speakers | 13.3% |
Commute
Residents have varied commute modes with a high share using trains and carpooling.
165th St / 32nd Ave offers excellent transit access with very high train ridership and moderate car use.
Very High Train Usage — More than one in four commuters use the train, well above national averages.
Moderate Driving — About one-third drive alone, with significant carpooling.
Long Commutes — Most residents spend 45-60 minutes commuting one way.
| Train Commute Share | 28.4% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 33.2% |
| Carpool Rate | 11.8% |
| Main Commute Time | 45 to 60 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How historic is the housing?
62.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier, among the highest in the U.S.
What is the train commute share?
28.4% of commuters use the train, higher than 98.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What languages are common?
English is most common, followed by Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Greek.