Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Whitestone
Whitestone, NY Area Guide
Savor the serenity of this waterfront NYC suburb
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Suburban
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
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Quiet
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Waterfront
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Situated in New York City’s Queens borough, Whitestone borders the East River to the north. Whitestone’s waterfront locale defines the area, adding a sense of calm and salty breezes to the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets. Whitestone is largely residential and often regarded for its quiet, suburban feel.
A strong sense of community permeates Whitestone, fostered by a friendly spirit and a fierce loyalty to local businesses that populate Whitestone Village around 150th Street and 14th Avenue. Waterfront parks like Francis Lewis Park, Little Bay Park, and Fort Totten Park offer Whitestone residents access to a host of outdoor activities. Whitestone also possesses a convenient locale, accessible to multiple bridges, expressways, airports, and public transportation. Manhattan and its many metropolitan amenities are just a short drive or train ride away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,542
Average: $111,921
Education
11,872
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,229
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Whitestone has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Whitestone, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Little Bay Park
- Fort Totten Park
- Crocheron Park
- Ferry Point Park
- Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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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.