Bayswater

Far Rockaway, NY

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Bayswater - Far Rockaway, NY Area Guide

Bayfront residential oasis with a secluded appeal

Quaint Suburban Bayfront Secluded

If you’re interested in a tranquil suburban neighborhood overlooking the bay, then Bayswater is the perfect residential oasis for you. This coastal town is tucked away in a peaceful residential neighborhood with historic mansions and single-family homes. A sandy shoreline, waterfront parks, and open green space define this secluded neighborhood in Far Rockaway, New York.

Bayswater is situated directly south of the John F. Kennedy International Airport, separated by a small portion of Jamaica Bay. Along the shore, discover community parks like Bayswater Park and Bayswater Point State Park. Enjoy baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and scenic views of New York City skylines across the water. A blend of woodlands and wetlands await you, offering nature trails, bird watching, and fishing on the bay.

Though a completely residential area, the city of Far Rockaway offers numerous public and private schools nearby, along with subway stations, supermarkets, banks, and more conveniences.

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bayswater Point State Park
  • Bayswater Park
  • Rockaway Community Park
  • Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
  • Gateway NRA - Jamaica Bay Unit

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.