Far Rockaway, New York, NY
Living in Far Rockaway
Bikeability92
Walkability92
Commute1
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety21
Airports96
Hospitals1
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
90kPopulation+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
$57kMedian 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
$376kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Colleges
Colleges near Far Rockaway, New York, NY
Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh
0 miles, N
Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid
1 miles, SE
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College
1 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Far Rockaway, New York, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
7 miles, N
Mount Sinai South Nassau
8 miles, NE
Queens Hospital Center
8 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Far Rockaway, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
3 miles, N
Laguardia Airport
13 miles, NW
Newark Liberty International Airport
22 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, N