Why Live in Edgemere
Edgemere, located where the Rockaway peninsula meets mainland Queens, is a neighborhood undergoing significant transformation with new construction projects like Arverne East and Edgemere Commons. These developments are bringing more housing, shopping, and recreation options to this Atlantic Oceanfront area. The neighborhood features a mix of single- and multifamily homes, including bungalows, national style homes, and newer semi-detached townhouses. Residents have limited access to the ocean due to a fenced bird sanctuary, but the Arvern East Nature Preserve maximizes shore space, and nearby Arverne offers swimming and surfing opportunities. Rockaway Community Park on the north side includes a cricket field, and P.S. 105 has a playground. The community garden, Garden by the Bay, provides educational opportunities in plant growing. Local dining options include Beach Dunes Eats & Arts, which focuses on seasonally fresh ingredients, and Newway Supermarket for groceries. For nightlife, residents often visit nearby Arverne. The neighborhood is served by the A train, which has three stops in Edgemere and connects to the AirTrain for access to JFK Airport, and the QM17 express bus, both taking about an hour to reach Manhattan. Despite the risk of flooding, the Resilient Edgemere rezoning proposal aims to build coastal protection infrastructure, enhancing the neighborhood's resilience. Local students can attend the highly rated Queens High School for Information, Research & Technology in nearby Far Rockaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgemere a good place to live?
Edgemere is a good place to live, receiving 3.7 stars from its residents. Edgemere is considered car-dependent and bikeable with good transit options. Edgemere is an urban core neighborhood. Edgemere has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 24.1 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $52,941 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Edgemere are renters, with 87.9% of residents renting and 12.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Edgemere can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Edgemere neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Edgemere?
The median home price in Edgemere is $554,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $110,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $121K a year to afford the median home price in Edgemere. The average household income in Edgemere is $53K.
What are the best public schools in Edgemere?
The best public schools that serve Edgemere are:
What are the best private schools in Edgemere?
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Are home prices dropping in Edgemere?
Yes, home prices in Edgemere are down 16% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Edgemere, NY
On average, homes in Edgemere, Queens sell after 195 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgemere, Queens over the last 12 months is $469,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$469,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$719,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$387
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$554,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%