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Long Island City
City in New York, United States
Overview
Long Island City, situated just across the East River from Manhattan, is a lively Queens neighborhood known for its rapid development, cultural institutions, and riverside parks. LIC offers a unique blend of modern skyscrapers, historic warehouses, and thriving art venues, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
25,595
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.74°, -73.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$4,645
Local Cost
$3,640
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
97
English
99
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
389 Mbps
Upload
184 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
196
Coworking
3
Cafes
82
Nightlife
49
Parks
62
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NYS
Distance
2 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 244 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 82/100.
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