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What are the crime rate and median income in Queens County, New York?
FBI reports put Queens County at 5.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 32% higher than the rate for New York (3.8). Households here have a median income of $86,136 and the unemployment rate was 4.7% in August 2026. About 2,323,052 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Queens County?
Police agencies in Queens County reported an average of 11,554 violent crimes and 38,712 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 5.0 per 1,000 people, is 32% higher than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 16.7 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (67%). CDC death records show about 67 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently. These figures come from the state's own crime reporting (From NY DCJS county index crimes, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 average).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Queens County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 11,554 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 67 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 598 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 3,190 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 7,700 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 38,712 | 16.7 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,934 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 31,571 | 13.6 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,207 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (1 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Queens County?
Median household income is $86,136, close to the statewide figure ($85,974). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $723,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,956. 15.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 57,036 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Queens County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,323,052 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $86,136 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $723,800 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,956 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 44.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Queens County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Queens County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Queens County: Wolff-Alport Chemical Company, Meeker Avenue Plume and Newtown Creek. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Industrial chemical releases
13 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 174,707 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Queens County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 2 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 73 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 31 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Queens County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 57 highway work zones in Queens County (28 active that day). Where crews are working: I-678, I-495 and I-278. 50 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Queens County?
Queens County has 484 public schools (2024-25) and 115 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 51 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 57 fire or EMS stations and 21 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: General Grant National Memorial. 1 state park or recreation area: Bayswater Point State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Queens County
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Queens County, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Seneca Sporting Range INC (Ridgewood) and Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range INC (Woodhaven).
Liquor stores
410 liquor stores are on the map in Queens County: 1-2-3 Liquor (Richmond Hill), 101 Liquor Store Inc (South Richmond Hill), 104st Wine & Liquor INC (Corona), 111 One Stop Liquors LTD (Queens Village), 14th Avenue Liquors (Whitestone), 188 St Liquor INC. (Flushing), 19 44 Astoria Liquors INC (Astoria), 209 Wine & Liquors INC (Queens Village) and 402 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Queens County: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Diane L. Max Health Center (Long Island City).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Queens County?
Queens County averaged 11,554 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 32% higher than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 16.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Queens County?
$86,136 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Queens County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 57,036 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Queens County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Queens County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Queens County?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Queens County: Wolff-Alport Chemical Company, Meeker Avenue Plume and Newtown Creek. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Queens County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 57 highway work zones in Queens County (28 active that day). Where crews are working: I-678, I-495 and I-278. 50 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Queens County?
51 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Queens County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 962,316 | 0.76 | $124,884 |
| Bronx County | 1,404,779 | 11.8 | $48,676 |
| Kings County | 2,631,580 | 6.0 | $80,263 |
| Nassau County | 1,389,591 | 1.6 | $146,202 |
| New York County | 1,629,477 | 7.2 | $103,931 |
Cities in Queens County with their own page: New York.
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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