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Howard Beach
City in New York, United States
Overview
Howard Beach is a residential neighborhood in southern Queens, New York City, bordered by Jamaica Bay and the JFK Airport. It's known for its Italian-American heritage, local restaurants, and tranquil suburban vibe within reach of Manhattan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.66°, -73.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,505
Local Cost
$2,480
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
93
English
97
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JFK
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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