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Is Inwood St / Linden Blvd a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe273

Medium137

Low156

Other564

85 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape25

Child involved20

Assault3

Other39

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, a medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Henry Street between Mott Avenue and Maiden Lane in Inwood. Unit 3-191 responded and arrived on scene.	Henry St, Inwood, NY 11096	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible car fire near Central Avenue and Arkansas Drive. A later radio message indicated to hold the call, suggesting the incident may have been canceled or downgraded.	Arkansas Dr & Central Ave, North Valley Stream, NY 11580	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a patient with difficulty breathing near a black Jeep at the Nissan dealership near Burnside Avenue and Henry Street in Inwood. The vehicle reportedly has hazard lights on and may be in the parking lot.	Burnside Ave, Inwood, NY 11096	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 possible vehicle fire or mayhem-type vehicle incident near Oak Street and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn.	Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical trauma at a camp near Cross Bay Boulevard and 163rd Avenue in Howard Beach. Multiple Queens units were asked to load a bus and respond, but the call was later canceled for the primary unit.	163rd Ave & Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11414	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$791,944

Average Rent

$3,795

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Inwood St / Linden Blvd is a densely urban neighborhood in Queens, NY, known for its historic housing and strong transit options.

The median home price is $791,944, above average for New York, with average rents at $3,795, reflecting high demand and walkability.

Dense UrbanHistoric HomesTransit-RichDiverse Culture

Quick Facts

Train Commute Share	37.1%

Housing market and real estate character

The neighborhood features primarily medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, mostly owner occupied.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Housing Age	Mostly built before 1940 and between 1940-1969
Vacancy Rate	5.3%
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings

What buyers will notice right away

Many residences are historic, built no later than 1939, with some from 1940-1969.

Vacancy rate is 5.3%, indicating steady demand and limited availability.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood supports a diverse and professional community with a strong executive presence and family-oriented households.

Diverse Community — High Jamaican and Haitian ancestry populations contribute to cultural richness.

Transit-Oriented Living — High train and bus usage supports a car-light lifestyle for many residents.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	42.8%
Clerical & Tech Support Occupations	24.9%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Share	42.8%
Income Level	Upper-middle income
Child Poverty Rate	2.7%
Foreign Born	46.7%
Top Ancestries	["Asian (18.1%)","Jamaican (10.7%)","Haitian (7.9%)","Dominican (6.6%)","South American (4.0%)"]
Top Languages	["English (76.3%)","Spanish","French (5.3%)"]

Commute

Residents have varied commute patterns with a strong reliance on public transit and moderate car use.

Inwood St / Linden Blvd offers excellent transit options with a high share of train and bus commuters, supporting walkability and reducing car dependency for many residents.

Transit Access — Top 2% nationally for train commute share.

Walkability — Among the most walkable neighborhoods in the US.

Car Use — Nearly half of residents still drive alone, reflecting mixed commute modes.