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Rockaway Point
City in New York, United States
Overview
Rockaway Point is an exclusive, tranquil neighborhood located at the far western tip of the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York City. Known for its stunning beaches, residential charm, and access to nature preserves, it feels worlds away from Manhattan but offers city comforts within a friendly, seaside community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.56°, -73.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,825
Local Cost
$2,720
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
96
English
100
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
Internet Speed
320 Mbps
Upload
172 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
432.0
Airport
JFK
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. 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 63/100.
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