Diverse and historic, South Corona is the part of the neighborhood from 46th Street down to the Long Island Expressway. Hugged by Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Elmhurst, South Corona is full of beautiful homes and culture.
Corona got its name because the people who developed it thought it was the crown of Queens. With a history of baseball and racing that dates back to the 1850’s, it's easy to see why this neighborhood was popular.
By the 1940’s, baseball and racing were no longer part of the Corona lifestyle. That said, housing was affordable, spacious, and quiet. These things made it popular with black activists, artists, and athletes.
The latter half of the 1900’s also saw an influx of immigrants from all over the world, making Corona the most diverse neighborhood in Queens. Today, Corona still holds this title, and is a popular place for families to relax and get away from the busier parts of the city.
Most of the buildings in this area are single family homes and mid-rise apartment complexes. There aren’t too many tall buildings here. It’s rare to find a structure over 15 stories tall. They are around, just not common.
South Corona is a quiet residential neighborhood. There’s plenty to do here, especially given its proximity to the park. However, most people prefer the calmer pace of the area. They like the diverse respect everyone has for one another.
This is not a party neighborhood. There are some great restaurants and bars here, but things usually quiet down by the time it gets dark. South Corona is a place for people to come and rest after a busy day.
South Corona is ideal for families. There are a ton of good schools, access to hospitals, and plenty of outdoor activities. The area is also quiet, and most apartments and houses have plenty of spaces for growing families.
There are no direct subway lines to South Corona. That said, the 7, E, M, and R trains will get you pretty close.
Biking is pretty popular in South Corona. While there are almost no Citi Bike docking stations in the area, the streets are wide and traffic is light.
Driving is also popular in South Corona. Traffic is minimal and parking is ample.
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South Corona is located within 11368. This area currently has 112,982 residents in 28,773 households. Out of the total population, 40.12% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 32.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 31.85% have graduated from high school, 8.39% have a bachelor's degree, and 3.35% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 62.5% and the median income in this zipcode is $45,980.
At least 78.01% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 43 minutes.
Geographically, 11368 is a part of Queens County, New York. This county is currently home to 2,310,011 residents, or 779,304 households with a median income of $59,758. Queens County, New York residents have a median age of 38 and 56.20% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, Queens County, New York is a part of the greater New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area is currently home to a population 18,812,161 across 6,707,347 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $68,319 and median age of 38. In general, at least 50.07% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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