Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway noise map: how loud is it?

Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway is home to about 47,011 residents across 24 census tracts. 8.1% of them are exposed to 60 dB or more of average-day road, rail and aviation noise. Within that, 3.9% face the most severe band — 70 dB or louder, the level at which sustained exposure starts to threaten hearing. A further 91% sit in the 45–60 dB band — a noticeable background hum rather than a hearing risk. That ranks Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway #67 of 197 New York neighborhoods, louder than most New York neighborhoods. Among New York neighborhoods it sits just below Concourse-Concourse Village (#66) and just above Soundview-Clason Point (#68).

Exposure across Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway is a patchwork. The streets that back onto a freeway, rail line or flight path carry most of the 8.1%, while interior blocks a few hundred feet away can sit 15 to 25 dB quieter. The map makes that split easy to see.

Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway noise: the specifics

• Ranks #67 of 197 New York neighborhoods by share of residents exposed to ≥60 dB transportation noise.
• 8.1% of Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway's ~47,011 residents live with 60 dB or louder average-day transportation noise.
• 3.9% are in the severe 70 dB+ band; 91% sit in the 45–60 dB moderate range.
• Area-weighted across 24 census tracts from the federal BTS 2020 noise map × ACS 2016–2020 population.
• #67 of 197 — see the full New York ranking.