Long Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Queens County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34,741 Population 15,649/sq mi density
$130,795 Median Income $66,918 per capita
$661,500 Home Value $814,611 Zillow
$2,377 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$130,795 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$661,500 home value, $2,377/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Beach, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,795
74% above
$66,918 per capita
Home Value
$661,500
135% above
Zillow: $814,611
Median Rent
$2,377/mo
104% above
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
53% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Long Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
174%
Home Value
235%
Rent
204%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
153%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Beach a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Long Beach residents earn a median household income of $130,795 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,918. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Long Beach is $661,500 , 135% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $814,611. Median rent is $2,377/month, with 31.1% 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 1959.

Education

51.7% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Long 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

Population34,741
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density15,649/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,795
Per Capita$66,918
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302

Housing

B+
Home Value$661,500
Rent$2,377
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$814,611
Housing Units16,238
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation20 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute42 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries64

Did You Know?

Long Beach was founded in 1623.
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1959.
15.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.