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College Point

College Point

Urban Core Neighborhood in Queens, New York

Queens County 11354 , 11356
3.8
$875,926 Average Value
$656 Average Price per Sq Ft
67 Homes For Sale

Single-family homes and warehouses meet above Flushing

Directly across the Flushing Bay from LaGuardia Airport is College Point, a neighborhood that holds onto its industrial past even as its residential presence has grown. A pair of luxury condo buildings with waterfront views lives around the corner from the Pepsi bottling plant, and tree-lined streets with single-family homes on one block can become warehouses on the next block. “The majority of development in Queens is haphazard, so you could have a block of townhouses, a block of Cape Cods. There’s a mix of everything,” says Wayne Rose, who has been living and selling real estate in College Point for the past 30 years. That mix has also created opportunities to live just outside the hustle bustle of Flushing. “We’re not as congested as the areas to the west of us and we’re definitely more affordable than the areas to the east,” Rose says.

View from Big Rock Beach at College Point gives residents this great view of Laguardia airport.
View from Big Rock Beach at College Point gives residents this great view of Laguardia airport.
Enjoy the waterside views at Herman A. Mcneil Park in College Point.
Enjoy the waterside views at Herman A. Mcneil Park in College Point.
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Waterfront condo communities and simple NYC colonials

Most of College Point’s single-family homes are on the neighborhood’s north side, built in brick or vinyl-sided colonial styles. Prices begin at $700,000 and can go up to $1.3 million for houses with extensive renovations or estate-style properties. Multifamily homes are priced between $1 million and $1.5 million. Several gated condominium communities along the northern waterfront include amenities like parking lots, swimming pools and private boat slips. Most units are priced between $400,000 and $750,000, with a few units in the luxury Allura buildings going for $1.2 million. “I applaud the investment that new homeowners are making,” Rose says. “In the past, no one has invested as much money in the homes being built here.”

Two-family homes are numerous in College Point.
Two-family homes are numerous in College Point.
College Point has a variety of house styles.
College Point has a variety of house styles.
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Shopping mall conveniences and a growing Chinese food scene

Thanks to the College Point Center mall, residents have a Target, ShopRite, BJ’s Wholesale Club and T.J. Maxx in their backyard. College Point Boulevard, running lengthwise through the neighborhood, has a mix of dining, delis and grocery stores — including Empire Market, a German butcher that opened in 1921, and Chinese restaurants that have spilled over from Flushing. For a night out, Akiyama has top-notch sushi, and the KTV karaoke lounge is open until 4:00 a.m.

Locals in College Point often shop from ShopRite.
Locals in College Point often shop from ShopRite.
Akiyama has top-notch sushi place in College Point.
Akiyama has top-notch sushi place in College Point.
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Celebrating on College Point Boulevard

Several annual parades and street fairs let College Point residents stay in touch with their community and meet local business owners. The College Point Boulevard Street Fair sets up food vendors and free kids’ amusement rides, and both the Memorial Day and Halloween parades bring out crowds on that same thoroughfare.

More top-of-the-class schools on the way

Local students in kindergarten through fifth grade can attend P.S. 129, which has an A-minus grade from Niche. M.S. 379 College Point Collaborative teaches grades sixth through eighth and has a B grade from Niche. In 2026, a new public high school will open at the site of the former St. Agnes high school, and for now students can attend neighboring Flushing High School, which has a B-minus grade.

College Point Collaborative has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
College Point Collaborative has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
PS 129 Patricia Larkin is ranked #248 in New York Elementary Schools.
PS 129 Patricia Larkin is ranked #248 in New York Elementary Schools.
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East River boating and robust recreation options

Along the northern edge, MacNeil Park has paths with waterfront views, as well as a playground, handball court and a kayak launch. Next door, the College Point Yacht Club helps residents make the most of the water, which Rose recommends. “I had a boat and loved going down the East River and the Harlem River,” he says. South in the neighborhood, Frank Golden Park and College Point Fields have athletic areas for soccer, baseball and roller hockey.

College Point Yacht Club helps residents make the most of the water,
College Point Yacht Club helps residents make the most of the water,
Some residents love to come to Hermon A. MacNeil Park to fish in College Point.
Some residents love to come to Hermon A. MacNeil Park to fish in College Point.
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Bus transfers and direct expressway access

While there is no subway service in College Point, multiple buses take residents into Flushing where they can transfer to the 7 train to reach Manhattan. The I-678 expressway, on the neighborhood’s east side, will provide even better access to southern Queens and the Bronx once the Linden Place Extension Project is completed.

Though there is no subway service in College Point, multiple buses run all day long.
Though there is no subway service in College Point, multiple buses run all day long.
The I-678 expressway, on the east side of College Point, will provide even better access to south.
The I-678 expressway, on the east side of College Point, will provide even better access to south.
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Airplane noise and land development issues

College Point’s location and history carry some concerns for residents and developers. On the southwest side, closest to LaGuardia Airport, plane noises can be as high as 69 dBA, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to First Street, a nonprofit organization that gathers climate data, over 25% of College Point properties are at risk of flooding. Finally, a 12-acre wetland that was once part of Flushing Airport has been undeveloped because of high levels of herbicide found in the soil and weak ground. “I believe it’s prehistoric swamp land, so I think that’s what’s held it back from anything happening,” Rose says.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

11 min drive

Bus

14 Av & 137 St

Bus

14 Av & 136 St

Bus

Whitestone Expwy/20 Av

Bus

20 Av/124 St

Bus

20 Av/132 St

Bus

20 Av/College Point Blvd

Bus

20 Av/Opp Shoprite

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 36 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
8/12/2021 Niche Review
Home to many great experiences. College Point is very diverse too many different cultures and great food. Its a very useful neighborhood since everything is to everyones reach. There are many parks for not only kids but everyone to enjoy that are filled with many activities. When you talk a stroll you will always bump into someone you know since everyone knows each other in some way. I have lived here for many years and went to school in College Point and met many friends that i still catch up with till this day after many many years. At a young age from living in College Point i learned about diversity and gained many experiences with many people. College Point is special in a way to bring people together. I have met many great people and share many memories in this small neighborhood that make up a big chunk of my childhood. Goin to the library with friends on a Friday just to play Wii. Go to the park after school everyday and just live in our imaginations. College Point is a home.
5.0 Current Resident
6/18/2017 Niche Review
A great town where a community is formed from different backgrounds and cultures that all unite in different events around the community.
3.0 Niche User
4/3/2016 Niche Review
This neighborhood is very peaceful and it is very close to all the stores.
5.0 Current Resident
11/10/2020 Niche Review
It's a very quiet neighborhood. There's an elementary school and a lot of daycares in the neighborhood. The transportation is easy because bus stops near homes.
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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
867
Number of Homes for Sale
67
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
11.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,688
Below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,896
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,125
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
856
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
13
Median Rent
$2,750
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,600
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,750
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,725
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,000
Median Condo Rent
$2,800
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,750

Demographics

Total Population
25,237
Median Age
41
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$73,029
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$95,939

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.6%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
22.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

90 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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