Rockaway Beach Neighborhood
Is Rockaway Beach a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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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
$689,202
Average Rent
$3,628
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Overview of Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is a densely urban coastal neighborhood in Queens, NY, with a median home price of $689,202 and a moderate vacancy rate of 6.3%.
The housing stock consists mainly of small to medium apartment buildings, with a mix of owners and renters, and many homes built between 1940 and 1969.
CoastalUrbanModerate VacancyTransit Friendly
Quick Facts
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 44.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Rockaway Beach features mostly small to medium apartment buildings with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969 and 2000-present |
What buyers will notice right away
Owners and renters share the housing stock, mostly in apartment buildings.
Vacancy rate near national median, indicating typical market conditions.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix and a high rate of childhood poverty.
Diverse Workforce — Occupations range from executives to laborers and service workers.
Transit-Oriented — High use of bus and train for commuting.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 43.6% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 44.0% |
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 20.3% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 44.0% |
| Puerto Rican Ancestry | 8.6% |
| Italian Ancestry | 8.4% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 7.9% |
| Foreign Born | 21.0% |
Commute
Residents have longer commutes on average, with strong transit use including bus and train.
Rockaway Beach offers strong transit options with longer average commute times.
High Transit Use — Bus and train commuting rates are among the highest nationally.
Longer Commutes — Most residents spend 45 to 60 minutes commuting one-way.
| Drive Alone Rate | 48.8% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 18.2% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 14.3% |
| Main Commute Time | 45-60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 11692
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$580,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 1,670 sqft
11692 SE Horse Tail Falls Way
Happy Valley, OR, 97086
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of housing are common?
Mostly small to medium apartment buildings with a mix of owners and renters.
How do most residents commute?
Many use public transit, with high bus and train ridership, though nearly half drive alone.