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Is Edgemere West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe117

Medium74

Low48

Other322

6 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved0

Assault0

Other5

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Henry Street between Mott Avenue and Maiden Lane in Inwood. Unit 3-191 responded and arrived on scene.	Henry St, Inwood, NY 11096	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Broadway and Columbia in Lawrence for a report of a seven-year-old child having difficulty breathing. Multiple medical units were assigned to respond.	Columbia Ave & Broadway, Cedarhurst, NY 11559	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders discussed notifying environmental agencies about a reported active leak behind a property on Barrett Road in Lawrence, New York, with a request to expedite their response the following morning.	Barrett Rd, Lawrence, NY 11559	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a medical emergency near Cedarhurst Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Cedarhurst.	5th Ave & Cedarhurst Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for hypertension involving an elderly patient was reported near Cedarhurst Avenue, Hudson Place, and Fifth Avenue.	Cedarhurst Ave & Hudson Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported bleeding trauma in a parking lot behind a business near Central Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, with one unit on scene and a backup unit requested.	Rockaway Tpke & Central Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders dispatched to a possible low oxygen incident near Bay Boulevard between Richard Street and Vernon Avenue in Atlantic Beach. Units ABR and 3299 assigned, signal 9.	Bay Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a patient with difficulty breathing near a black Jeep at the Nissan dealership near Burnside Avenue and Henry Street in Inwood. The vehicle reportedly has hazard lights on and may be in the parking lot.	Burnside Ave, Inwood, NY 11096	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical trauma at a camp near Cross Bay Boulevard and 163rd Avenue in Howard Beach. Multiple Queens units were asked to load a bus and respond, but the call was later canceled for the primary unit.	163rd Ave & Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11414	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible small brush fire against a fence near Prospect Avenue and Cedar Lane in the Cedarhurst area, with local fire units responding and arriving on scene.	Prospect Ave & Cedar Ln, Woodmere, NY 11598	Fire

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Median Home Price

$856,227

Average Rent

$1,201

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Edgemere West

Edgemere West is a coastal, densely populated neighborhood in Queens, NY, with a strong nautical character. It features mostly large apartment complexes and high-rise buildings, with 100% renter occupancy.

The median home price is $856,227, higher than most NYC neighborhoods, while average rents are relatively low at $1,201. The neighborhood has a high population density and a mix of older housing built mostly between 1940 and 1999.

CoastalHigh DensityRenter DominantLarge Apartment Buildings

Quick Facts

Bus Commute Share	29.4%

Housing market and real estate character

Edgemere West's housing stock is dominated by large apartment buildings and high renter occupancy.

Renter Occupied Housing	100.0%
Large Apartment Buildings	96.1%
Vacancy Rate	4.9%
Housing Age (1940-1969)	Majority
Housing Age (1970-1999)	Significant portion

What buyers will notice right away

Nearly all housing is renter-occupied, which may affect long-term ownership stability.

Predominantly large apartment complexes and high-rises, uncommon compared to most U.S. neighborhoods.

Vacancy rate is moderate, indicating steady demand.

Families and Lifestyle

Edgemere West has a unique demographic and lifestyle profile shaped by its urban coastal setting.

Urban Nautical Feel — The neighborhood's coastal location and dense housing give it a distinctive seaside and shipping atmosphere.

Transit-Oriented — High bus and train commute shares support a car-light lifestyle for many residents.

Children in Poverty	67.0%
Single Mother Households	21.8%

Demographics and Culture

Per Capita Income	Lower than 99.4% of U.S. neighborhoods
Occupational Mix	37.7% clerical/tech support, 22.5% sales/service, 22.3% executive/professional, 17.5% manufacturing/labor
Foreign Born	26.3%
Top Languages	["English (54.6%)","Spanish (26.1%)"]
Top Ancestries	["Sub-Saharan African (21.1%)","South American (14.5%)","Asian (9.4%)","Dominican (7.7%)","African (6.4%)"]