Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Living in Far Rockaway

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 92
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 33
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Schools 23
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Residents

90k Population +14k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black45%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
51  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van51%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$376k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$338 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached16%
Multiple units19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%

Crime

Violent Crime in Far Rockaway

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Far Rockaway

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (85%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump10%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Far Rockaway

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding58
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Far Rockaway, New York, NY

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Mesivta Yam Hatorah
0 miles, N
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Darchei Torah
1 miles, SE
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Chochma Reishis
1 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Hospitals

Hospitals near Far Rockaway, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Far Rockaway, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
13 miles, NW
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