Neighborhood Guide
Is Flushing East 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)
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
$827,377
Average Rent
$4,037
Vacancy Rate
0%
Population Density
24,334 per sq mile
Overview
Flushing East is a densely urban neighborhood in Queens, NY, with a median home price of $827,377 and an average rent of $4,037, placing it in the upper price tier for the city.
The neighborhood has a very low vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating a tight housing market, and a population density higher than 95% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Dense UrbanUpper Price TierVery Low VacancyDiverse Community
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Flushing East consists mainly of small to medium apartment buildings and townhomes, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Rowhouse/Attached Home Share | 28.9% |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
No vacant homes reported, indicating strong demand and limited supply.
Nearly 29% of homes are rowhouses or attached, a rare feature in most neighborhoods.
Families & Lifestyle
Flushing East is an upper-middle income neighborhood with a diverse population and a variety of occupations.
Diverse Linguistic Community — Chinese is the most common language spoken at home, followed by English, Spanish, Korean, and Italian.
Occupational Mix — Strong presence of executives and professionals, with significant sales, service, manufacturing, and government employment.
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 41.0% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| South American Ancestry | 13.7% |
| Greek Ancestry | 9.6% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 41.0% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Higher than 63.5% of US neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 48.5% |
| Primary Language: Chinese | 25.1% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (45.0%)","South American (13.7%)","Italian (10.7%)","Greek (9.6%)","Puerto Rican (2.6%)"] |
Commute
Residents have varied commute modes with a majority driving alone, and significant train and bus use.
Flushing East offers strong transit options with high train and bus ridership, alongside a significant share of residents driving alone.
High Transit Use — Over 29% of commuters use train or bus, well above national averages.
Car Ownership Common — Nearly half of residents drive alone to work, reflecting mixed transit and car use.
| Drive Alone Commute Share | 45.0% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Share | 17.6% |
| Bus Commute Share | 12.0% |
| Main Commute Time Range | 45-60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 11358
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Flushing East?
The median home price is $827,377, more expensive than 60.1% of New York neighborhoods.
How tight is the housing market?
Vacancy rate is 0.0%, lower than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods, indicating very tight supply.