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Moving to Far Rockaway, NY

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 4 scored addresses across Far Rockaway.

57
avg Vibe Score
F
Overall Grade
4
neighborhoods analyzed

Far Rockaway Snapshot

Safety 65
Environment 67
Walkability & Transit 51
Natural Hazard Risk 57
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 41

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Far Rockaway, based on FBI crime data.

#1
33-47 BAY CT, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 53/100 · C-
65
Safety
 #2
17 W 20TH RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11693
Overall: 58/100 · C
65
Safety
 #3
13-19 CAFFREY AVE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 59/100 · C
65
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Far Rockaway, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
33-47 BAY CT, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 53/100 · C-
50
Education
 #2
17 W 20TH RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11693
Overall: 58/100 · C
50
Education
 #3
13-19 CAFFREY AVE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 59/100 · C
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Far Rockaway.

#1
13-19 CAFFREY AVE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 59/100 · C
59
Walkability
 #2
17 W 20TH RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11693
Overall: 58/100 · C
50
Walkability
 #3
82 W 18TH RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11693
Overall: 58/100 · C
50
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Far Rockaway, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
33-47 BAY CT, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 53/100 · C-
41
Affordability
 #2
17 W 20TH RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11693
Overall: 58/100 · C
41
Affordability
 #3
13-19 CAFFREY AVE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
Overall: 59/100 · C
41
Affordability

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