Far Rockaway, NY cityscape

11693

Far Rockaway, NY

Total Population
13,558
Median Household Income
$72,714
Median Home Value
$458,800
Median Rent
$1,137

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,714
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$458,800
100.9% above state median
Rent
$1,137
100% above state median
Median Age
44.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Far Rockaway, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 9.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,714
-3.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.51 people

Total Households
5,274
Family Households
37.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
47.3%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
7.8%
Total Employed Residents:3,057

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
21.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.0%
148 workers
Public Transit
31.1%
1,520 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,880
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
Good public transit usage (31.1% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.7%
5,599 employed
Labor Force
6,176
577 unemployed
Median Age
44.2 years
Per Capita Income
$37,437
Poverty Rate
17.6%

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