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East Flushing

East Flushing

$882,938 Average Value
$681 Average Price per Sq Ft
39 Homes For Sale

East Flushing offers single-family living in New York City

As you move from Flushing-Willets Point to East Flushing, the atmosphere shifts to an almost-suburban vibe. Subway stations disappear, single-family homes fill entire blocks and cars sit in driveways and garages. Still, East Flushing’s compact layout means locals can walk to restaurants on 162nd Street or supermarkets on Kissena Boulevard. This Queens neighborhood offers single-family homes for those who don’t want to give up the conveniences of the city.

A look at homes and prices in East Flushing

East Flushing’s street grid is largely made up of small single-family homes and duplexes. Some houses date back more than 100 years, and a stroll down a sidewalk reveals decades of architectural styles, including American Foursquare, bungalow and Dutch Colonial. Patches of grass serve as front yards, and homes often come with driveways. Prices start in the lower $800,000s and climb to $1.5 million. Some multifamily homes have sold for even more. High interest from transplants and investors has driven up home prices, says Wayne Rose, a Flushing-based associate broker at Century Homes Realty Group. "When a two-family house is going for $2 million or more, these numbers are shocking if you've been in the business for 30 years." Condo and apartment communities cluster on the north and west sides, closer to the train stations at Flushing-Main Street, Murray Hill and Broadway. Most recent condo sales range from the upper $400,000s to the upper $600,000s.

Long Island Rail Road, buses provide public transit

There aren’t any subway stops, but the Long Island Rail Road’s Murray Hill station is a couple of blocks outside the neighborhood. Riders can take it to Penn Station in Manhattan in 30 minutes or less. Trains don’t travel to LaGuardia Airport, less than 5 miles from East Flushing, but you can hop off the train at the Flushing-Main Street station and take a city bus to the airport. Buses also stop along 162nd Street, Parsons Boulevard and Sanford Avenue in East Flushing. Of course, driving is also an option. Interstate 495 runs south of the neighborhood, and the 12-mile trip can take 30 minutes to an hour and a half.

Coffee, sushi and Vietnamese food on 162nd Street

This is one of the most heavily residential parts of Flushing, but there are still pockets of stores and restaurants. You’ll find businesses all along 162nd Street, but they become more plentiful closer to Murray Hill-Broadway. A few examples of the street’s varied culinary scene include:

  • Beans & Malt, a cafe with long tables and couches that welcome remote workers
  • Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen, a casual eatery with coffee, pho and bánh mì sandwiches
  • La Nueva Amistad, a restaurant and bakery with Colombian dishes
  • Nawabari, a restaurant and bar with Korean and Japanese menus
There’s another commercial district on Kissena Boulevard. Mugi Bakery Cafe opens early to serve tea and coffee, while Zabiha Burger & Fries keeps its kitchen open well past midnight. You can take care of grocery shopping at Food Plus Supermarket or Gold City Supermarket.

Cluster of parks extends from Kissena Park to Queens Botanical Garden

East Flushing has some of the best park access of any neighborhood in Queens. A band of green spaces runs through Queensboro Hill and Flushing-Willets Point, both next to East Flushing. Head to these parks for activities such as:

  • Cycling around the 400-meter track at the Kissena Velodrome
  • Playing rounds of 18 holes at the public Kissena Golf Course
  • Organizing cricket and handball games at Kissena Corridor Park
  • Enjoying the sights and scents of flowers and herbs at Queens Botanical Garden
It’s about 3 miles to Citi Field, home of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets. When the Mets play at home, the subway's No. 7 and the Long Island Rail Road provide service to the Mets-Willets Point station near the ballpark. In 2027, professional soccer team New York City FC plans to begin playing at Etihad Park, next to Citi Field.

New after-school programs for P.S. 107 Thomas A. Dooley

Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can stay in the neighborhood to take classes at P.S. 107 Thomas A. Dooley. Starting in fall 2026, the highly rated elementary school will have after-school programs focused on academic study, test preparation and leadership skills.

Alex Soderstrom
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

13 min drive

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Flushing US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
666
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
8.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,757
Below the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,292
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
901
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
671
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 30
    12 - 2pm

    157-51 Rose Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

    $2,388,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 5.5 Baths
    • 2,700 Sq Ft
    • 157-51 Rose Ave

    Single-Family Luxury Home by Kissena Park. CO Issued – Ready for Immediate Closing. Highlights: • 4 ensuite bedrooms with double-height living space • 8.5 ft finished basement with full bath and separate entrance • Premium Andersen windows, central AC, gas heating, solar panels, glazed tile roof, new foundation, and crystal chandeliers • Steps from buses Q25/Q34/Q17 to Flushing Main St •

    Xiao Feng Pan Winzone Realty Inc

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  • Monday, May 25
    1:30 - 3pm

    43-44 164th St, Flushing, NY 11358

    $1,049,900

    • 8 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,256 Sq Ft
    • 43-44 164th St
    • New 17 days ago

    Amazing Semi-Attached 2-Story property with full basement, two dwelling units and the impeccable charm and appeal characteristic of its era. This phenomenal location provides close proximity to stores, eateries, transportation, schools, parks, and other area conveniences. Whether as investment or primary use, this property presents versatility of opportunity and amazing potential.

    Todd Yovino Island Advantage Realty LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$3,200
Median Single Family Home Rent
$7,500
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,600
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,300
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,300
Median Condo Rent
$3,100
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,100

Demographics

Total Population
30,635
Median Age
46
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,288
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$86,802

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
74.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
25.5%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.8%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
19''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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