Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Arverne, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,212
Population
18,990
Renter Mix
72% Rent
A historic beach town with the best of NYC just up the street
Coastal
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Beach
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Subway
Arverne began its modern history as an ambitious coastal resort destination; after a century of changes, the neighborhood today is one of New York City’s most unique communities. The landscape resembles a cross between a Long Island suburb and a classic beach town, and residents enjoy the best of both worlds.
The rental market includes reasonably-priced rental houses and townhomes, and corner grocers and supermarkets are within walking distance for most. Nowhere in town is more than a mile from the ocean, bathing the community in a refreshing sea breeze and allowing you to participate in favorite local pastimes like boating, fishing, and surfing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,503
Average: $72,556
Education
3,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,114
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Arverne has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
72%
Non-Renters
28%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Arverne, NY is $2,896 for a studio, $3,212 for one bedroom, $3,975 for two bedrooms, and $5,857 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arverne has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,212/month
651 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arverne, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rockaway Community Park
- Bayswater Park
- Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
- Bayswater Point State Park
- Gateway NRA - Jamaica Bay Unit
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.