Queens County is nestled in the state of New York. With an area of 178 square miles, Queens County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in population it is at the top with 222,937 residents. Queens County's population density of urban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Jamaica, with a population of 216,876.
Queens County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Queens County residents is $43,424, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in New York. As a reflection this, the average home price in Queens County is $211,436, well above the state average of $182,342.
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