Rockaway Beach, New York, NY
Living in Rockaway Beach
Bikeability92
Walkability91
Commute1
Public Transit95
Affordability99
Public Safety19
Airports97
Hospitals1
Colleges13
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Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black24%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other2%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
58 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van52%
Public transportation41%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$374kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$289 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockaway Beach
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79
Property Crime in Rockaway Beach
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump35%
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 Rockaway Beach
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding49
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockaway Beach, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockaway Beach, New York, NY
St Camillus Catholic Academy
1 miles, SW
St Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
2 miles, W
Mesivta Yam Hatorah
3 miles, NE
Darchei Torah
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rockaway Beach, New York, NY
Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh
3 miles, NE
Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid
3 miles, E
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockaway Beach, New York, NY
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
8 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rockaway Beach, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
4 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
13 miles, N
Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
33 miles, N