Atlantic Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Queens County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,327 Population 3,016/sq mi density
$161,344 Median Income $97,596 per capita
$969,400 Home Value $1,499,685 Zillow
$3,125 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$161,344 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$969,400 home value, $3,125/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Atlantic Beach, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$161,344
115% above
$97,596 per capita
Home Value
$969,400
244% above
Zillow: $1,499,685
Median Rent
$3,125/mo
169% above
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.9%
78% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Atlantic Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Atlantic Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
215%
Home Value
344%
Rent
269%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atlantic Beach a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atlantic Beach residents earn a median household income of $161,344 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $97,596. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,150 business establishments, including 5,697 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atlantic Beach is $969,400 , 244% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,499,685. Median rent is $3,125/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

59.9% of adults in Atlantic Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atlantic Beach has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,327
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density3,016/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,344
Per Capita$97,596
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302

Housing

B
Home Value$969,400
Rent$3,125
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$1,499,685
Housing Units927
Rent Burden38.0%

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute45 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries64

Did You Know?

The median home in Atlantic Beach was built in 1956.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.