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Long Island City is one of the fastest growing and most-actively developing districts in the country – not to mention NYC – with at least 350,000 SF of retail planned to meet the demand. Already home to award winning restaurants, eclectic shops and service retail, this growing community has a retail flavor all its own, with more needed to serve our thousands of residents, workers and visitors.
Why LIC?
LIC is a growing, walkable, vibrant neighborhood. Get stats and downloadable information on three key factors below.
GROWING POPULATIONS / ACCESSIBLE / QUALITY OF LIFE
GROWING POPULATIONS
Neighborhood Demographics
Find detailed neighborhood demographic information including educational attainment, age, and household income in the Long Island City Existing Conditions Report as part of the Comprehensive Plan Phase 1 (2016).
People
In the past decade, LIC jobs increased two times faster than NYC jobs and LIC residential growth increased more than five times the rate of NYC.
Educational Acceleration
LIC's diverse student population brings innovation and new ideas to the neighborhood. Over 50 schools for elementary to high school aged students make LIC a live-work community.
Development at a Glance
New projects continue to bring more workers, residents, and visitors to LIC.
ACCESSIBLE
Transportation Hub
Now more than ever, New Yorkers want to live close to where they work and employers want spaces accessible to a large workforce. LIC offers both a live-work community allowing walk-to-work commutes, and access to 70+ Citi Bike stations, 15 bus lines, 8 subway lines, 4 bridges, 3 ferry landings, and 2 regional rail stations.
For more specific information on some of our options:
Subways: 7 - E - F - G - M - N - R - W
Commuter Lines: LIRR
Ferry Service: NYCFerry
NYC Airports: LGA Airport - JFK Airport
Pedestrian Friendly
Foot traffic in LIC's Business Improvement District (BID) continues to increase, putting storefront retail and dining in front of more eyes each day.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Live, Work & Play in LIC
LIC has a rich history, an exciting present, and a dynamic future as a truly mixed-use, live-work neighborhood. Even during a time of unprecedented challenges, LIC is a resilient and connected community because of its mix.
- Food & Dining: 225+ food and drink options (including bars, cafes, outdoor dining, and breweries)
- Retail: 50+ shopping destinations (90% are locally owned)
- Health & Fitness: 40+ options (including yoga, Pilates, martial arts, indoor rock climbing, and athletic facilities)
- Parks & Waterfront: 20+ parks, playgrounds, and community gardens
Popular Activities in LIC
See more insights from the 2019 Retail Survey here.
Arts & Culture
Explore more Arts & Culture locations and find public art in the neighborhood on your mobile device by visiting liclocal.nyc.
Questions? Get in touch at info@licpartnership.org