Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
27%
East Atlantic Beach
East Atlantic Beach, NY Area Guide
Experience the beachfront lifestyle near New York City
Coastal
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Quaint
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Intimate
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Beachfront
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Residential
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Close-Knit
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Charming
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Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Reynolds Channel, East Atlantic Beach is a one-square-mile Nassau County hamlet on Long Beach Barrier Island. This coastal enclave borders Atlantic Beach to the west and Long Beach to the east, offering easy access to both communities while maintaining a quieter pace. The Atlantic Beach Boardwalk sits within walking distance, and Beech Street provides eclectic eateries, arcades, specialty shops, and everyday essentials. The rental market consists primarily of single-family homes and cottage-style properties that reflect the area’s laid-back beach town character. Apartment communities remain limited, leading tenants to hold onto rentals longer. Those seeking more options can explore nearby Long Beach’s high-rise rentals with ocean views. The neighboring Lawrence Beach Club, established in Atlantic Beach, holds distinction as the oldest beach club in the United States, highlighting this coastline’s enduring appeal. Salt air greets you before you even park, setting the tone for life in this small seaside community where residents enjoy both convenience and coastal tranquility.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$136,265
Average: $166,467
Education
1,011
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,126
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Atlantic Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bayswater Park
- Bayswater Point State Park
- Rockaway Community Park
- Brookville Park
- Marine Nature Study Area
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.