Flushing Chinatown, Flushing, NY
Flushing Chinatown — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Flushing Chinatown, Flushing, New York. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services licensing database.
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Flushing Chinatown Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Flushing Chinatown, centered around Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, is one of the largest and most vibrant Chinese cultural hubs in the United States. It serves as a bustling commercial and residential epicenter, known for its authentic cuisine, dense urban energy, and diverse immigrant communities.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing market is characterized by a mix of older apartment buildings, condominiums, and single-family homes, with a median home value of approximately $513,300. Real estate is competitive due to high demand in this densely populated and transit-rich neighborhood.
Schools & Education
The area is served by the New York City Department of Education, with several well-regarded public schools like P.S. 20 and Flushing High School. Higher education options include nearby Queens College and a variety of after-school tutoring centers catering to the community's academic focus.
Parks & Recreation
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, a massive green space and site of the 1964 World's Fair, borders the neighborhood, offering sports fields, museums, and the Queens Botanical Garden. Smaller local parks like Bowne Park provide more intimate spaces for relaxation and community gatherings.
Local Dining & Shopping
The neighborhood is a food lover's paradise, with countless restaurants, food courts, and bakeries offering authentic regional Chinese cuisine, alongside other Asian specialties. Shopping ranges from large Asian supermarkets and malls like New World Mall to bustling street-level shops selling everything from herbs to electronics.
Who Lives Here
The population is predominantly Asian, with a large Chinese and Taiwanese presence, alongside growing Korean and South Asian communities. With a median household income of about $56,854, residents include multigenerational families, new immigrants, and long-time New Yorkers.
Flushing Chinatown Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $719K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $53K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 29.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 70.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 11355 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Flushing Chinatown, Flushing
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18