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Far rockaway, NY — ZIP 11694

Population: 21,489 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 11694 (Far rockaway, NY) is $896,139 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.10M after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,518/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$896,139

Median home value

+9.0%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$896,139
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+60.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$896,139
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.10M
Median list price
$1.17M
Median price per sqft
$527
1-year sale-price change
-29.0%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
91.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,518/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27, NEW VISIONS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE HUMANITIES IV
Schools include
PS 47 CHRIS GALAS, PS/MS 114 BELLE HARBOR, CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH, SCHOLARS' ACADEMY, WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wolff-Alport Chemical Company (8.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
26.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
278

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
95
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
277,153
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
308,654

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (4 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
51
Hospitals include
PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER, CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25,145 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
72.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,579
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
617,681
Average weekly wage
$1,178
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 11694State medianUS median
Median home value$896,139$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$1.10M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market45 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,518/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,579$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 11694?
$896,139.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11694?
$1.10M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11694?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11694?
Typical rent: $2,518/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11694?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 11694 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11694?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 11694?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11694?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 11694?
9 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 11694 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11694?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11694?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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