Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
28%
Douglaston
Douglaston, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,617
Population
23,216
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A bayside, wooded oasis … in Queens
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Defined by elegant homes, mature trees, and gorgeous bay views, Douglaston is located in Queens, adjacent to Bayside and north of Little Neck and the Long Island Expressway. Those looking for a waterfront retreat in a picturesque neighborhood will appreciate the Douglaston Train Station, which takes visitors to nearby Manhattan in about an hour. Northern Boulevard serves as the main shopping area, lined with shops and restaurants. Another walkable shopping area is located along 235th Street.
Living in Queens, you might not expect the shady, wooded streets or the Udalls Cove Park Preserve. The preserve covers 30 acres of salt marsh and wetlands near Little Neck Bay and is ideal for hiking and wildlife-viewing. Alley Pond Park has wetlands, tidal flats, forests, and meadows -- it also features the largest high ropes adventure course in the Northeast. This park contains playgrounds, basketball courts, ball fields, fishing areas, hiking trails, tennis courts, dog-friendly areas, and the Alley Pond Environmental Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,462
Average: $128,111
Education
9,534
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,572
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Douglaston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Douglaston, NY is $2,335 for a studio, $2,618 for one bedroom, and $3,005 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Douglaston has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,618/month
602 Sq Ft
House
$4,721/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- Alley Pond Park
- Queens County Farm Museum
- Crocheron Park
- Cunningham Park
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.