Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Belle Harbor
Belle Harbor, NY Area Guide
Join a tight-knit community on the Rockaway Peninsula
Coastal
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Beachfront
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Situated on the western half of the Rockaway Peninsula, between the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay, Belle Harbor is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. Home to a tight-knit community, Belle Harbor is predominantly residential suburb with beach access and expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.
Belle Harbor residents are just a few blocks away from Jacob Riis Park and Fort Tilden, some of the city’s most beautiful natural parkland and top spots for fishing and swimming. Convenience to public transportation and John F. Kennedy International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Belle Harbor as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$125,814
Average: $145,494
Education
2,551
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,602
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belle Harbor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
- Rockaway Community Park
- Gateway NRA - Jamaica Bay Unit
- Marine Park
- Canarsie Park
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.