Queens at a glance
- It belongs to greater New York; the city centre is about 9 miles away.
- About 2.3 million people live here.
- Towns nearby: Union City (12 miles), North Bergen (13 miles) and Jersey City (13 miles).
Dating by city / United States / New York / New York / Queens
Dating in Queens
No one from Queens has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
Where to meet in Queens
Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Queens. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Queens
How far around Queens can I search?
Within 30 miles of Queens there are 267 towns and cities — New York, Newark and Jersey City among them — with more than 14 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Queens free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Queens and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Queens real?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Queens?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.