Is Woodside Safe? Queens Livability, Crime & Rent
Woodside scores 6.6 median—a practical, green neighborhood with strong local bones undermined by noise and rising crime concerns.
Is Woodside Safe?
Woodside, Queens scores 6.6/10 for overall livability, ranking #3 of 11 Queens neighborhoods. Woodside scores 6.6 median—a practical, green neighborhood with strong local bones undermined by noise and rising crime concerns.
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific Woodside address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
Woodside is a densely planted, transit-accessible neighborhood where you'll walk under a canopy that averages 165 trees per 200 meters—among the greenest blocks in Queens. The built environment is predominantly mid-rise (65%), with walk-ups comprising a third of the 212 tracked buildings, creating an intimate street grid. You're within 585 meters of parks like Hinton Park and Louis Armstrong Playground, and the 7 train at 111 St and 103 St-Corona Plaza keeps you connected to Manhattan. The neighborhood carries a lived-in, working-class character anchored by Filipino restaurants and community institutions, though noise complaints (1,793 in the past 12 months) signal an active, sometimes loud streetscape.
Analysis based on 212 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
165 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 9.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Hinton Park
Avg 585m away | Score: 2.8/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
7/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
5/10
Borough median: 5.5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
165
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Hinton Park
- Louis Armstrong Playground
- Junction Playground
- Louis Armstrong Community Center
- 97th Street Block Association
Avg distance: 585m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who Woodside Is For
Transit-dependent commuters
Direct 7 train access (two nearby stations) with a commute score of 5/10—functional but not exceptional—suits those who prioritize access over speed
Green-space seekers on a budget
Exceptional tree canopy (9.5/10 density) and four parks within walking distance, with an ART/Livability score of 6.3, above borough median
Practical-minded renters
Practical score of 9/10 reflects reliable services, schools, and everyday infrastructure; known for affordable housing stock
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Excellent tree canopy and park access
Average 165 trees within 200m with 9.5/10 canopy density; four parks average 585m away, supporting outdoor livability
Strong practical infrastructure
Established transit connectivity
Two subway stations (111 St and 103 St-Corona Plaza on the 7 line) plus LIRR access for broader regional reach
Diverse neighborhood character
Filipino cuisine hub with community institutions and affordable housing stock create distinct local identity
Trade-offs
High noise activity
1,793 noise complaints in past 12 months—markedly high baseline for street-level disruption
Worsening crime trend
Crime increased 178.2% over tracked period; safety percentile sits at 65th in borough (high-activity zone)
Below-average commute and investment scores
Commute score of 5/10 and Investment score of 5/10 lag borough medians, suggesting limited job proximity and slower market dynamics
Financial score below borough median
Financial score of 5/10 versus borough median of 6 points to tighter household economics
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Search an Address in WoodsideFrequently Asked Questions about Woodside
1Is Woodside safe?
Woodside safety varies by block. DwellCheck provides detailed safety data including NYPD crime statistics, arrest data, and 311 complaints. Check the Woodside safety page for full details.
2What is the average rent in Woodside?
Rents in Woodside, Queens vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in Woodside?
Woodside has a commute score of 5/10. 2 subway stations serve the area: 111 St, 103 St-Corona Plaza.
4What are the best streets in Woodside?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is the average DwellScore in Woodside?
The median composite score is 6.6 (interquartile range 6.2–7.0). This reflects strength in Practical infrastructure (9/10) and ART/Livability (6.3/10), offset by weaker Financial (5/10), Investment (5/10), and Commute (5/10) scores.
6How safe is Woodside?
Safety is rated high-activity (65th percentile in Queens), with 1,661 total crimes in the past 12 months and a concerning upward trend of +178.2%. Noise complaints (1,793) are notably high. Rodent complaints (70) are low.
7What is the building stock like?
Woodside is 65% mid-rise, 32% walk-up, and 3% high-rise across 212 tracked buildings—a neighborhood scaled for foot traffic and street-level engagement.
8How green is the neighborhood?
Very green. You'll find an average of 165 trees within 200 meters and a canopy density of 9.5/10, well-supported by four nearby parks (Hinton Park, Louis Armstrong Playground, Junction Playground, and the Louis Armstrong Community Center).