Between Sunnyside Gardens and Jackson Heights lies the diverse neighborhood of Woodside. With affordable housing, a lot of trees, and some of the best restaurants in the city, Woodside is popular for those looking for a calm neighborhood that provides access to busier parts of the city.
Woodside was seen as a treacherous part of Long Island both to the English and Dutch settlers as well as the Lenope people. Largely swamp land with a variety of predators, the area wasn’t farmed until the early 1700’s and even then it was seen as dangerous. The swamps were slowly drained over many years, and Woodside transformed into a profitable place by the mid 1800’s.
Woodside was considered part of the Town of Newtown, and began to develop for more residential use around the 1850’s. By the 1960’s a developer named Benjamin W. Hitchcock had built over 900 lots in the area and led marching bands throughout Queens to encourage people to move there. With new rail lines and flair being added, Woodside quickly became popular.
Around the 1920’s, demand for the neighborhood exploded and large apartment complexes were built to meet it. While building slowed after the Great Depression, the population was still growing, coming to the area for affordable homes. Between 1963 to 2000, the population of the neighborhood grew from ~55,000 to ~90,000. Today, the area is still widely popular for its spacious homes and affordability.
Woodside has it all. Mid to high rise co-ops, row houses, separate single family homes, you name it, it's here. This neighborhood has always encouraged growth and has, somehow, always remained affordable for the citizens of NYC.
This neighborhood is very calm and friendly. The people here know their neighbors and run thriving businesses and restaurants. There’s even somewhat of a night life here, though you’d have to commute to western Queens or Manhattan to really party hard.
Overall, the residents of Woodside have made the neighborhood their own. The high diversity here means that everyone leaves a unique mark on the neighborhood. It’s quiet, calm, and provides beautiful views of nature and the city surrounding it.
Woodside was made for families. The area is calm, there are a number of great schools, easy access to hospitals, and there are many outdoor activities. What little nightlife is here doesn’t disturb the neighborhood. Families will be very happy here.
The New York City subway system provides access to Woodside via the E, M, R, and 7 trains.
Biking is pretty popular in this area. City Bike docking stations are few and far between, but the streets are wide, traffic is light, and there are miles of bike lanes.
Driving is very popular here. The traffic is light, the parking is ample, and the neighborhood is easy to navigate.
| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,150 | $4.78 |
| 1 BR | $3,100 | $4.69 |
| 2 BR | $3,800 | N/A |
| 3 BR | $3,500 | $3.89 |
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Woodside is located within 11377. This area currently has 90,883 residents in 31,603 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 37.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 27.55% have graduated from high school, 19.91% have a bachelor's degree, and 8.72% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 60.9% and the median income in this zipcode is $51,675.
At least 69.96% 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 38 minutes.
Geographically, 11377 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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