Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Inwood, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,727
Population
9,394
Renter Mix
59% Rent
A quiet suburban reprieve across the Bay from JFK
Suburban
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Golf
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Airport
If you’re looking for a town that offers you serene living and suburban streets, while still maintaining proximity to major metropolitan areas, Inwood is a wonderful place to consider in New York. Situated directly across the Jamaica Bay from the John F. Kennedy International Airport, residents of Inwood have premier proximity to this major travel destination.
Inwood is located just north of Far Rockaway, a popular neighborhood in this part of town, as well as being just 10 miles south of Queens and 13 miles southeast of Brooklyn. For commuters, Inwood offers both the Lawrence and Inwood train stations. Inwood is filled with quiet residential streets, department stores, retailers, casual dining options, and the Inwood Country Club, offering scenic views across the Bay.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,256
Average: $86,089
Education
1,360
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,312
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Inwood has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Inwood, NY is $1,727 for one bedroom, $2,168 for two bedrooms, and $2,048 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Inwood has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,727/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Inwood, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Public
Grades K-5
189 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bayswater Point State Park
- Bayswater Park
- Rockaway Community Park
- Brookville Park
- Gateway NRA - Jamaica Bay Unit
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.