Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Howard Beach, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,449
Population
24,377
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Where coastal charm exceeds expectations
Coastal
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Parks
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Beaches
In New York’s bustling borough of Queens, Howard Beach is a coastal oasis offering wetlands, sandy beaches, community green space, local restaurants, and a welcoming community. With all the necessary conveniences of a big city, Howard Beach provides urban amenities with a quaint, coastal charm. Just west of the John F. Kennedy International Airport, Howard Beach offers convenient international travel to its residents and visitors alike. Enjoy natural wetlands with wildlife viewing and bird watching opportunities, as well as cricket fields. At Charles Memorial Park, residents admire open green space with access to ball fields, a playground, tennis courts, and sandy beaches on the Jamaica Bay.
With a delectable variety of seafood and Italian restaurants along the coast, you’ll never run out of family-friendly dining options. Try Vetro Restaurant & Lounge for an upscale Italian eatery with exquisite cuisine, lavish indoor seating, and an outdoor waterfront patio. Local businesses thrive in Howard Beach like New Park Pizza, a family-run establishment that’s served the community fresh, quality pizza for over 60 years. Explore the wonderful amenities Howard Beach has to offer after you find your perfect apartment rental!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,695
Average: $110,792
Education
6,415
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,931
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Howard Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Howard Beach, NY is $1,449 for one bedroom, $1,875 for two bedrooms, and $2,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Howard Beach has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,449/month
536 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Howard Beach, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Linden Playground
- Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens
- Highland Park Childrens Garden
- Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir
- Fresh Creek Park
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 June 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.