Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
15%
Astoria, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,487
Population
151,922
Renter Mix
84% Rent
Welcome to the most vibrant community in Queens
Walkable
•
Mass Transit
•
Eclectic
Living in Astoria puts you just across the East River from Manhattan in one of Queens' most established communities. This neighborhood offers both historic architecture and new developments, with rental options ranging from classic walk-ups to modern apartment communities. Current rental data shows studio apartments average $2,215, while one-bedrooms typically rent for $2,461, reflecting a 1.9% year-over-year increase. The neighborhood's streets showcase the area's cultural heritage through numerous restaurants, including many long-standing Greek tavernas and Egyptian cafes.
Astoria Park stands out among the neighborhood's green spaces, featuring NYC's largest public pool and offering views of the Hell Gate Bridge and Manhattan skyline. The Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios highlight the area's connection to film and television production. The neighborhood has deep roots in Greek culture while welcoming residents from around the world. A historical note: despite Astoria being named for John Jacob Astor, then America's wealthiest individual, he invested just $500 in the area and never visited. Today, residents enjoy easy Manhattan access via the N, W, and R subway lines, while the expanding waterfront esplanade provides space for recreation and relaxation.
Explore the City
Queensview Cooperative tower over the streets along the West side of Astoria.
The sprawling Astoria Park covers nearly 60 acres along the East River in Ditmars Steinway.
The restaurants of Astoria light up the street of Broadway at night, like Aliada Restaurant.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,053
Average: $106,145
Education
72,949
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
86,996
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Astoria has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
84%
Non-Renters
16%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Astoria, NY is $2,557 for a studio, $2,495 for one bedroom, $3,951 for two bedrooms, and $6,265 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Astoria has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,495/month
536 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,380/month
1,187 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Astoria, NY is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Astoria Park
- Hallets Cove Playground
- Socrates Sculpture Park
- Carl Schurz Park
- John Jay Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
Top Apartments in Astoria
Houses for Rent in Astoria
Living in Astoria
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.