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New York’s ever-growing and changing beachfront neighborhood
Maybe it was the new ferry line, which travels from Pier 11 on Wall Street to Rockaway Beach, or perhaps it was the New York City tradition of building back bigger and better after tragedies like Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Either way, it’s safe to say Rockaway Beach is officially a destination. Referred to as a downtrodden NYC curiosity made locally famous in the 1980s by hometown punk rock band The Ramones, Rockaway has recently become a popular surfing destination that has led to a neighborhood boom. “Covid gave the area a big push; there were a lot of people looking to get away from the city, so there was a big increase in activity in the Rockaway Park area,” says Glenn Davis, a broker with Douglas Elliman Real Estate for over 5 years. “But things have really been changing. Younger demographics are making Rockaway Park home.”
Residents of Rockaway Park can hop on the Rockaway Ferry to get downtown Manhattan.
The Ramones a punk rock band from Forest Hills wrote a song about Rockaway Beach in 1977.
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Rockaway Beach and ocean views
When thinking of the Rockaway Park area, of course the famous Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk should be mentioned. Residents can enjoy the waterfront views, a variety of concessions and the closest surfing beach before heading to either Long Beach or Jersey. “The beach, the people, and the community are all great, but the beach is why I’m there,” Davis says. When locals do not want to deal with sand, they can head to the smaller Tribute Park on the northern side of the neighborhood, which offers a picnic area and small gardens with scenic views of downtown New York City.
The median household income for Rockaway Park is $82,445.
Stroll along the Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk in Rockaway Park for tranquility all year round.
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Weekly and annual events along Long Island
Many events in the Rockaway Park area take place either on the beach or at The Rockaway Hotel. This can be a wide range of events, from smaller weekly events like exercising on the beach at Cardio Punch, to larger annual events like the Rockaway Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, which takes place on the first Saturday in March The parade ends with vendors, food and music at the newly constructed Rockaway Hotel and Spa, which offers additional restaurants and bars, "It’s a stunning luxury hotel,” Davis says.
Contestants strut their stuff before the judges during the 2nd Annual Rockaway Dog Parade.
Contestants parade down the boardwalk at the 2nd Annual Rockaway Dog Parade.
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Weekly and annual events along Long Island
In Rockaway Park, condos and single-family homes often stand side-by-side. What used to be a collection of older Foursquare and Cape Cod-style homes built in the early 1900s is now becoming a more modern area, with the recent “big uptick in development with developers reinvesting in the neighborhood,” Davis says. Now, more houses are being renovated, and condos are rising above the sandy beaches. Prices here can range from $200,000 to $800,000 depending on the build year, with many also choosing small front yards but making up for it with the beach being less than a mile away.
The Rockaway Times is a local newspaper in Rockaway Park.
Coops are available to live in Rockaway Park.
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Dining and drinks abound on Rockaway Beach
Beach 116th Street is a small two-block strip where most of the shopping and dining is located, but many locals head just outside the neighborhood for dining and drinks. Sitting on the Jamacia Bay is The Wharf, a casual seafood restaurant that boasts its view of the Manhattan skyline. In the summers, locals love to stop at the nearby booth, Tacoway Beach. For a night out on the town, the nearby Connolly's Bar is famous among many New Yorkers and has been serving popular frozen drinks since 1962. Groceries are an easy feat in the neighborhood, with the local Stop & Shop being a short walk in the neighborhood.
Rockaway Park residents can catch a nice view of Manhattan from the Wharf restaurant.
Stop and Shop of Rockaway Park has house-brand groceries and organics.
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Rockaway’s education options
Rockaway Park students can choose to start their education at PS/MS 114 Belle Harbor School, which receives a B-plus rating on Niche and serves students from prekindergarten to eighth grade. Students can then choose to finish up at the A-rated Scholar’s Academy, which is in the top 1% of schools in the state of New York.
The Belle Harbor School is a hub of educational excellence.
The Scholar's Academy is a public institution.
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The NY metro and sidewalks
The Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St Metro station is in the center of the neighborhood, offering New Yorkers access to the beach or downtown by subway. “It is just a quick jaunt, only about 45 minutes by train from the city and then you can be on the beach,” Davis says. Locals also commonly use the sidewalks and boardwalk, making cars not a large priority in the area, but those who do drive commonly take Beach Channel Drive to reach Long Island and downtown.
Rockaway Park is rated #117 of 227 for best neighborhood to live in New York City.
Beach Channel Drive is the main thoroughfare of the Rockaway Peninsula.
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Floods and safety
While residents can enjoy the joys of the sun and sand, they must also be wary of the water, with over half of the neighborhood being at a heightened flood risk. This makes flood insurance mandatory for many homes, especially after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. For more distant trips, locals can head to JFK International Airport, which is 10 miles to the north. For medical care, The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center is 2.9 miles down Beach Channel Drive.
The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center has value-based care in under-served communities.
Rockaway Park residents can get to JFK Airport in approximately 16 minutes.
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Parks in this Area
Tribute Park
Trails
Seaside Playground
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
23 min drive
Subway
Rockaway Park-Beach 116 Street
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Newport Av & Beach 122 St
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Newport Av & Beach 121 St
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Rockaway Beach Bl & Beach 110 St
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Rockaway Beach Bl & B 122 St
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Newport Av & Beach 118 St
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Rockaway Beach Bl & Beach 118 St
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Rockaway Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rockaway Park, Queens sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rockaway Park, Queens over the last 12 months is $3,000,000, up 562% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,425
Median Age
50
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,844
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,940
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
57.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
84/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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