Queens, NY
Is Flushing a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Queens, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe300
Medium130
Low219
Other628
38 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape13
Child involved12
Assault1
Other12
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, police units were sent to St. Lawrence Avenue station on the 6 line for a reported homeless man on the downtown platform armed with a knife or machete. A detailed description of the man was broadcast. Later, radio traffic indicated no further units were needed at the station. | St Lawrence Av, Bronx, NY 10472 | Weapons |
| 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 medical call was dispatched near 30th Avenue and 41st Street in Astoria for a pet struck. Emergency units responded, with one unit later canceled after EMS was reported en route. | 41st St & 30th Ave., Queens, NY 11103 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported incident where a bus apparently struck a pedestrian near 30th Avenue and 41st Street in Queens. | 41st St & 30th Ave., Queens, NY 11103 | Traffic |
| 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, 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 |
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Median Home Price
$1,310,472
Average Rent
$3,649
Vacancy Rate
10.5%
Overview
Flushing is an urban neighborhood in Queens with a median home price of $1,310,472, ranking above 81.9% of New York neighborhoods.
The area is dominated by large apartment buildings and has a high vacancy rate of 10.5%, above average compared to U.S. neighborhoods.
UrbanLarge Apartment BuildingsHigh Vacancy Rate
Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Rate | High |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Housing market and real estate character
Flushing's housing is mostly large apartment complexes and high-rises, with many newer buildings and a notable vacancy rate.
| Large Apartment Buildings | 75.9% |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied | Majority |
| Residences Built 2000 or Later | Many |
| Vacancy Rate | 10.5% |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate of 10.5% may indicate weak demand or new construction.
Most housing consists of large apartment complexes and high-rises.
Families & Lifestyle
Flushing has very low child poverty and a workforce dominated by sales and service occupations.
Low Child Poverty — No children living below the federal poverty line.
Sales & Service Workforce — Majority employed in sales and service jobs.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Occupations | 53.8% |
Demographics
| Sales & Service Occupations | 46.2% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 33.5% |
| Asian Ancestry | 78.9% |
| Chinese Speakers | 64.2% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 75.2% |
Commute
Residents use diverse transit modes including walking, bus, and train, with longer average commute times.
Flushing offers multiple transit options with a significant share walking and using public transit.
Walking — Over a quarter of residents walk to work, well above national averages.
Bus and Train — Bus ridership is among the highest nationally; train use is also significant.
| Walk to Work | 27.6% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute | High |
| Train Commute | 15.9% |
| Commute 45-60 Minutes | 38.3% |
Homes for sale near 11354
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$585,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Flushing?
The median home price is $1,310,472, higher than 81.9% of New York neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken?
Chinese is spoken by 64.2% of households, with Spanish, Korean, and English also common.