Laurelton

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Laurelton, NY

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A close-knit community near John F. Kennedy International Airport

Community Suburban Urban Commuter Convenient Accessible

A suburban community in the bustling borough of Queens, Laurelton is a thriving city directly northeast of John F Kennedy International Airport. Nestled along Belt Parkway, residents of Laurelton have unbeatable access to the heart of Queens for work or play. They can also easily get into Manhattan — 22 miles away — or Brooklyn —12 miles away by either vehicle or public transportation. There are several MTA stations in and around Laurelton.

This commuter-friendly suburb is home to a close-knit community accompanied by a family-friendly atmosphere. Housing in Laurelton is relatively affordable, making it the ideal suburb for renters and those interested in living close to the city. This town is mainly residential, with a few schools, churches, and restaurants spread throughout.

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

61

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

53

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
  • Brookville Park
  • Baisley Pond Park
  • Valley Stream State Park
  • Detective Keith L. Williams Park

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • Laguardia

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† 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 2025.