9216 Whitney Ave

Elmhurst sits in west-central Queens, with busy commercial corridors and residential blocks connected by the elevated 7 train and several subway lines. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold, with occasional snow. Queens Center is a major shopping destination, and Queens Boulevard and Broadway offer a mix of restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops. Elmhurst Park provides open space, walking paths, and a playground; the Queens Public Library’s Elmhurst branch is a notable neighborhood resource. The area also has historic roots reflected in sites such as the 173-year-old Newtown High School building. Subway and bus service make it practical to travel around Queens and toward Manhattan, while walking is convenient along the main retail streets. For the Elmhurst neighborhood, the median rent is $2,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,290 to $4,000.