At a Glance
Median Income
$55,188
$39,178 per capita
Home Value
$341,100
Zillow: $453,464
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
424/100K
1,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Rockaway Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockaway Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockaway Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockaway Beach residents earn a median household income of $55,188 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockaway Beach is $341,100 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,464. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Rockaway Beach reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,696/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Rockaway Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockaway Beach has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,577
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,188
Per Capita$39,178
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
B
Home Value$341,100
Rent$1,308
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$453,464
Housing Units1,895
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent424/100K
Property1,696/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault424/100K
Burglary777/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Rockaway Beach was founded in 1943.
The median home in Rockaway Beach was built in 1985.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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