In Queens, New York, the median home price is $743,682, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $86,136; the population is 2,323,052; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 335.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 42.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Queens at a glance
Population
2,323,052
Median Household Income
$86,136
Typical Home Value
$743,682
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
335.6
Avg Commute Time
42.9
About Queens
Queens has a population of 2,323,052. The median home value is $743,682, 16% above the New York median. Median household income is $86,136 (0% above the New York median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Queens
1 town, by population.
County rankings in New York
Every county in New York, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
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- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Queens at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Queens?
- Queens has a population of 2,323,052 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Queens?
- The median home value in Queens is $743,682. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Queens?
- Median household income in Queens is $86,136 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Queens in?
- Queens is in New York.
- How many towns are in Queens?
- Queens contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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