Astoria

Located in northwest Queens, Astoria is one of the borough’s most vibrant neighborhoods known for its rich cultural heritage. Enjoy everything from beloved Greek tavernas and trendy cafes to waterfront parks and local arts venues, with easy access to Manhattan. Offering a mix of housing options and a lively yet welcoming atmosphere, Astoria balances urban convenience with neighborhood charm that continues to attract newcomers and endear its longtime residents.

At a Glance

Home to some 160,000 people, Astoria is a bustling neighborhood long known for its great ethnic food, busy commercial thoroughfares, and charming single-family homes. Astoria’s quick commute into Midtown Manhattan (as little as 15 minutes on the subway) and reasonable home prices have been drawing in new residents for years, with new developments cropping up and changing the landscape. Now, the neighborhood’s historic single-family homes and postwar co-ops are interspersed with condos and upscale rentals.

The Mood

With elevated trains running above many of its commercial streets, Astoria can have a hectic energy, but head to the side streets and you’ll find peaceful pockets of residential charm.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Broadway between 32nd and 35th Streets and 30th Avenue between 32nd and 38th Streets are packed with restaurants, bars and interesting local businesses.

Neighborhood Quirk

In the 1920s, before Hollywood was firmly established, Astoria was a center for the film industry. That history is still visible in the Kaufman Astoria Studios and the Museum of the Moving Image.

Best Perk

You’ll never have a food craving that can’t be met here. Astoria is known for its amazing ethnic food options, from Greek to Colombian to Thai.

Biggest Downside

Street noise and foot traffic can be high around the neighborhood’s major thoroughfares, and if you live far from Astoria Park, other green space is limited.

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$877K

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$3,000

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The Mood

With elevated trains running above many of its commercial streets, Astoria can have a hectic energy, but head to the side streets and you’ll find peaceful pockets of residential charm.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Broadway between 32nd and 35th Streets and 30th Avenue between 32nd and 38th Streets are packed with restaurants, bars and interesting local businesses.

Neighborhood Quirk

In the 1920s, before Hollywood was firmly established, Astoria was a center for the film industry. That history is still visible in the Kaufman Astoria Studios and the Museum of the Moving Image.

Best Perk

You’ll never have a food craving that can’t be met here. Astoria is known for its amazing ethnic food options, from Greek to Colombian to Thai.

Biggest Downside

Street noise and foot traffic can be high around the neighborhood’s major thoroughfares, and if you live far from Astoria Park, other green space is limited.

What’s close by

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1. Greenpoint

Median Sale: $1.7M Median Base Rent: $4,650

2. Long Island City

Median Sale: $950K Median Base Rent: $4,320

By the Numbers

Astoria has been a destination for New Yorkers seeking relief from Manhattan and Brooklyn housing prices, but the neighborhood’s popularity and development has caused prices to tick up. At $870K, Astoria’s median asking price in 2025 was nearly 25% above the Queens median ($700K), but still reasonable compared to the citywide median of almost $1M. With a median asking rent of $3,000, Astoria rents were roughly in line with the borough median of $3,085.

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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 ACS

Astoria Park is a pet-friendly public space with running paths, sports fields, a public pool, and incredible views of the East River and Manhattan.

Commuting to Midtown Manhattan takes as little as 15 minutes on the N, R, W, and other train lines serving the neighborhood.

A neighborhood staple, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is the oldest continuously operating beer garden in NYC and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

MrShah2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

"Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden" by Marc Flores, CC BY 2.0

Kaufman Astoria Studios is a historic movie studio and NYC's only working backlot. Plenty of other cultural sights are yours to explore, including the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park.

Jim.henderson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Outdoor bistros and cafes are common sights in this leafy neighborhood, as are organic grocery stores and yoga studios.