Cambria Heights Overview
Cambria Heights is located on the eastern outer skirts of Queens. Cambria
Heights got its name for being one of the highest points in the entire city.
Residents here enjoy living in their modest homes and their quaint, suburb
locale. Commuting to Manhattan can be somewhat difficult from Cambria
Heights because of the lack of public transportation. Cambria Heights is
primarily a residential area, with a small commercial shopping district
available on Hillside Ave.
Cambria Heights
Residents & Culture
Cambria Heights is a culturally-mixed, middle-class community. More
recently, Cambria Heights has seen a large influx of Latin American and
Asian immigrants, adding more diversity to this already multicultural area.
Cambria Heights Residences &
Rents
Cambria heights' residences primarily consist of single and multi-family
homes. General rents in this area range from studios for $600-800,
one-bedrooms for $700-$1000, two-bedrooms for $900-$1100. Cambria Heights
Transportation & Commuting
Cambria Heights
is not ideal for the Manhattan commuter, as the closest Subways are the "E"
and "F" trains at Jamaica Center. Jamaica Center is usually a 10 minute ride
by bus or car. The other option is the Long Island Rail Road which leaves
Jamaica every hour. This too is 10 minutes by bus or car. |