Living in Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway is a large place in New York, United States, home to 39,189 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #4 of 9,474), expat professionals (top 1%, #29 of 7,271), business owners (top 1%, #54 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Far Rockaway
- The landscape belongs to Long Island.
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Far Rockaway ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,499 of 11,898 | #122 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,378 of 9,771 | #196 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,840 of 8,006 | #153 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,228 of 6,237 | #79 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #661 of 9,474 | #116 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #488 of 9,474 | #69 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #726 of 10,762 | #138 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #155 of 4,537 | #17 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #223 of 4,444 | #21 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #109 of 3,053 | #17 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,800 of 7,271 | #187 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #211 of 6,227 | #10 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #453 of 3,933 | #77 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #1,720 of 2,119 | #144 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,418 of 8,006 | #116 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,719 of 12,111 | #282 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #282 of 4,114 | #49 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #29 of 7,271 | #5 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 85 | #4 of 9,474 | #1 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #13,693 of 18,063 | #869 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #4,960 of 16,523 | #580 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #16,038 of 18,063 | #882 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #293 of 16,523 | #85 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #125 of 21,167 | #8 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,366 of 12,111 | #635 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #104 of 6,413 | #3 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #54 of 12,111 | #2 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,425 of 4,750 | #153 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Edgemere (New York) 1 km
- Inwood (New York, 9,792 residents) 2 km
- Lawrence (New York) 2 km
- Cedarhurst 3 km
- Arverne 4 km
- Woodmere (New York) 5 km
- Springfield Gardens 6 km
- South Valley Stream 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.