Rockaway Beach South

Is Rockaway Beach South 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

$565,042

Average Rent

$2,000

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Rockaway Beach South is a densely urban, coastal neighborhood in Queens, NY, known for its high population density and nautical character.

The housing stock is mostly small to medium apartment complexes, with a mix of owners and renters and many residences built between 1940 and 1999.

CoastalDensely UrbanHigh Apartment ShareDiverse Transit

Quick Facts

Apartment Complex Share	82.9%

Housing market and real estate character

Rockaway Beach South's housing is dominated by apartment complexes and high-rise buildings, with many older residences and a balanced owner-renter mix.

Apartment Complexes/High-Rise	82.9%
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Housing is almost entirely apartment complexes or high-rises.

Many homes built between 1940 and 1969, with some newer.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a lower-middle income profile with a diverse occupational mix and a moderate child poverty rate.

Diverse occupations shape a varied community character.

Transit options support commuting without a car.

Diverse Workforce — Mix of executives, clerical, sales, and manufacturing workers.

Transit Friendly — High bus, train, and bike commuting rates.

Child Poverty Rate	10.5%
Executive Occupation Share	43.2%
Clerical & Tech Support	24.3%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional	43.2%
Income Level	Below average
Top Ancestries	["German (15.3%)","Puerto Rican (13.3%)","Polish (11.5%)","Irish (9.0%)","Russian (8.6%)"]
Languages Spoken	["English (56.4%)","Spanish","Polish (15.1%)","French"]
Foreign Born	34.2%