Rockaway Park, New York, NY

Living in Rockaway Park

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 91
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 9
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Schools 64
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Residents

16k Population -61 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
51  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government20%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van60%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$472k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas5%
Utility gas82%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rockaway Park

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Rockaway Park

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockaway Park

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding47
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockaway Park, New York, NY

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Scholars' Academy
0 miles, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockaway Park, New York, NY

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Mesivta Yam Hatorah
4 miles, NE
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Darchei Torah
4 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Rockaway Park, New York, NY

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockaway Park, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Rockaway Park, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
14 miles, N
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