Rockaway Park, New York, NY
Living in Rockaway Park
Bikeability89
Walkability91
Commute1
Public Transit91
Affordability73
Public Safety19
Airports97
Hospitals1
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-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
$74kMedian 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
$472kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockaway Park, New York, NY
St Camillus Catholic Academy
1 miles, E
St Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
1 miles, W
Mesivta Yam Hatorah
4 miles, NE
Darchei Torah
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rockaway Park, New York, NY
Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh
4 miles, NE
Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid
4 miles, E
Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel
5 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockaway Park, New York, NY
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Nyc Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rockaway Park, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
5 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
14 miles, N
Newark Liberty International Airport
19 miles, NW
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, N