Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Bayside
Bayside, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,337
Population
45,144
Renter Mix
38% Rent
The charming heart of Queens
Bayfront
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Great Schools
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Diverse
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Scenic
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Bayside, located on the northeastern waterfront area of Queens, offers a great school district, diversity, and walkability, making this community a great place to rent and live. Renters will notice that this neighborhood is more affordable, making it easy to find the perfect home.
As one of the safest neighborhoods in Queens, Bayside has become a highly sought-after spot for those looking for houses and apartments to rent. Residents can travel to Manhattan from Bayside Station, or down towards the many beaches and boardwalks along Long Island.
The Bay Terrace shopping center is on the north side of the neighborhood, minutes from Fort Trotten Park. This park has spectacular scenic views of Little Neck Bay and a historic fortress that remained after the Civil War. John Golden Park and Crocheron Park offer excellent opportunities for outdoor adventure, surrounded by nature and hiking trails. On the southern end of Bayside is Queensborough Community College, Oakland Lake, and access into Alley Pond Park. Residents will delight in the variety that Bayside provides in all aspects of Long Island living.
Explore the City
Throggs Neck Bridge from Fort Totten Park
Popular Kissena Park is in nearby Flushing
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,264
Average: $115,570
Education
17,822
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,128
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bayside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bayside, NY is $1,851 for a studio, $2,337 for one bedroom, $2,833 for two bedrooms, and $2,768 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bayside has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,337/month
662 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,858/month
590 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,460/month
905 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bayside, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Crocheron Park
- Little Bay Park
- Fort Totten Park
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- Cunningham Park
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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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.