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Briarwood
City in New York, United States
Overview
Briarwood is a welcoming, residential neighborhood in central Queens, New York, known for its multicultural atmosphere and convenient access to Manhattan via subway. It features tree-lined streets, spacious apartment complexes, and a friendly, community-oriented vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
53,877
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.71°, -73.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,605
Local Cost
$2,530
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
97
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
339 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
11
Parks
28
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JFK
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 122 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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