Parks and the Long Island Expressway surround Utopia with amenities
Utopia is a small neighborhood in South Flushing, stretching from Utopia Parkway to 188th Street. But many people think it’s a tiny slice of, well, utopia – precisely because this location is surrounded by destinations like St. John’s University, Cunningham Park and even Kissena Park. “The location puts you close to diverse amenities, so culture and community are driving people in here,” says Michele Cheng, a real estate agent with Keller Williams who’s worked in the area for 20 years. It’s also worth noting that Interstate 495 is nearby: Known as the Long Island Expressway, it’s a conveyer belt to Manhattan, just 14 miles away. “I’ve seen a good number of buyers come to the neighborhood. People like the convenience,” says Realtor Berta Yadgarova of Exit Realty First Choice, who has been selling homes in the area for a decade.
Kissena Lake is a local getaway where families can enjoy nature for only a few minutes to Utopia
Discover the suburban. lifestyle of Utopia with it's many single-family homes.
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Smaller styles with Cape Cod flair but also large modernist homes from the 2020s
While certain Flushing neighborhoods nearby like Queensboro Hill can have a large spread in prices, starting as low as $200,000 for some condo units, homebuyers won’t find such a wide range here. “You could say the location itself is what drives the price up, even though lot size is a factor, and the year the house was built,” says Cheng. That brings up another factor, too: Most of the homes here are detached single-owner properties. “Prices will easily go up to $1 million,” Cheng says. In the $1 million to $1.3 million range, homebuyers will see properties that allude to Cape Cod and bungalow style. “No one here would call them cottages, though,” Cheng says. “They are just homes on the smaller side.” Homes in the $2 million to $2.5 million range, however, present a striking modernist look with blocky facades. Unlike the reds and tans of the smaller homes, these four-bedroom and five-bedroom properties use whites, blacks and slates. In any case, all these properties come with some form of greenery. “The homes here have decent-sized yards,” Yadgarova says. Homebuyers can expect to see modest landscaping, like hedges and trees.
Utopia's enchanting Tudor style home: A timeless architectural gem in the neighborhood.
A touch of New England charm: Utopia's captivating Cape Cod style home.
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Union Turnpike brings global flavors
Union Turnpike forms the southern border of Utopia, and that’s where residents head when it’s time to shop and dine. There are a few prominent names like Verizon, Cold Stone Creamery and TJ Maxx. But the real flavor of this area is best found in the global variety of restaurants. “There’s not a ton of big shopping in this neighborhood but there’s always food,” says Cheng. “You’ll never run out of food options here.” Asian cuisine is always on tap, whether that’s at Ganda Sushi or Sup Thai Kitchen. But this is also a place for New York classics: the street has a couple of pizzerias, a bagel shop and a stop for cannoli at Lulu’s Bakery. Groceries can be picked up at the Q Kosher Supermarket.
Sup Thai Kitchen is one of Utopia's staple restaurants serving daily lunch specials.
Lulu's Bakery is Utopia's favorite for an afternoon cannoli and coffee.
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Specialized tracks of study at Bayside High
Highly rated schools also increase the appeal of Utopia. The Holliswood School is rated A-minus by Niche and has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Ryan Middle is an A-rated school with a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Bayside High receives an A-minus and offers specialized tracks for earning college credits, from environmental engineering to sports medicine.
Bayside High School offers plenty of AP and Honors courses.
Aerial view of Bayside High School
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Utopia Playground is a community focal point
Utopia Playground, a triangular parcel along 73rd Street and Utopia Parkway, is certainly a focal point of local pride. It pulls in visitors from bordering neighborhoods. “Utopia and Hillcrest merge around this area,” Cheng says. Vibrant, colorful playground equipment mixes with facilities for baseball and basketball. There’s also Cunningham Park about 10 blocks east. The largest park in Queens draws visitors who want to hike and bike on trails, or simply enjoy leisure time at the dog run.
Children engage in traditional hand-games at Utopia Playground.
Basketball is a favorite at Utopia Playground in Queens.
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A walkable grid
The Long Island Expressway will get drivers to Manhattan in about 40 minutes, as they make the 14-mile trek in. John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 7 miles south, and takes a little less than a half hour to reach. Of course, with its neatly gridded layout, Utopia is a walkable community. Buses run along Utopia Parkway, 188th Street and the central drag of Utopia, 73rd Avenue.
Union Turnpike is the business lifestream of Utopia's day-to-day.
Utopia has suburban tranquility, being minutes from the urban buzz of Flushing.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,626
Median Age
44
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,163
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,462
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
66.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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