NEIGHBORHOOD
Far Rockaway-Bayswater
New York · New York · 62,827 residents · 2.17 sq mi
The short version
Far Rockaway-Bayswater is home to 62,827 people in New York. 31% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 34%. Median home value sits at $668,298. Density works out to 28,979 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 42 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Far Rockaway-Bayswater; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
62,827
Population density
28,979 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.17 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,264
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,644
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Information6.2%
Other services6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Public administration2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Retail trade1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$668,298
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,502
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.9%
69.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.03 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(16,622)
Black36.1%(22,704)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(16,811)
Asian4.1%(2,549)
Other6.6%(4,141)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(16,622)
Black36.1%(22,704)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(16,811)
Asian4.1%(2,549)
Other6.6%(4,141)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
33.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York?
Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York has about 62,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York?
The typical household in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York earns about $67,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York expensive?
In Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $668,298, and the typical rent is about $1,502 a month.
How educated are people in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York?
About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York?
About 21.3% of people in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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