Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Briarwood, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,833
Population
58,568
Renter Mix
67% Rent
A hidden gem in a central locale
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Convenient
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Affordable
Tucked into southwest Queens just northwest of downtown Jamaica, Briarwood features tree-lined streets that create a quieter residential feel than much of the borough. Named for the heavily wooded land it once was, the neighborhood developed in the 1920s and maintains an established character. Van Wyck Expressway borders it west, while Union Turnpike and Hillside Avenue frame the northern and southern edges. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Jamaica Center sit within easy reach, offering green space and shopping nearby.
The E and F subway lines serve Briarwood at the Briarwood/Van Wyck Boulevard station, putting Midtown Manhattan about 30 minutes away. The rental market consists primarily of well-maintained mid-rise apartment communities and co-op buildings, plus attached brick homes and multi-family houses typical of classic Queens architecture. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center anchors healthcare services in the area. St. John's University in nearby Jamaica adds academic energy to the corridor. Queens hosts more than 80 rail stations total, making car-free living practical for Briarwood residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,940
Average: $94,711
Education
16,487
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,187
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Briarwood has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Briarwood, NY is $1,270 for a studio, $1,833 for one bedroom, and $2,360 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Briarwood has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,833/month
689 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,457/month
725 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rufus King Park
- Detective Keith L. Williams Park
- Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens
- Baisley Pond Park
- Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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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 February 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.