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Living in Far Rockaway New York

Far Rockaway is the 191st most walkable neighborhood in New York with 76,523 residents.

Far Rockaway has excellent public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Broad Channel, Brookville, Springfield Gardens, Rosedale, Rochdale, Laurelton and South Jamaica.

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66 Walk Score of Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Far Rockaway is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Far Rockaway New York.

Far Rockaway is the 191st most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 66.

Find apartments in New York's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita and Bowery.

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Far Rockaway Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Far Rockaway to other New York neighborhoods.

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Population

189 Dongan Hills 68 68 53 13,852
190 Rockaway Beach 67 67 65 35,942
191 Far Rockaway 66 70 61 76,523
192 Throgs Neck 66 53 46 33,641
193 New Brighton 65 66 41 10,494

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 47 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Far Rockaway.

People in Far Rockaway can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Rockaway Park BeachLocated in #RockawayPark Queens, residents and tourists can find the Beach Channel Drive, a long strip that extends along the Atlantic River. At various points along the road, beaches are set up for people to enjoy the Rockaway beaches and the beautiful scenery.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Rockaway Park Beach

70 Transit Score of Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Far Rockaway has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find Far Rockaway New York apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Far Rockaway has excellent public transportation and about 8 bus, 1 rail and 1 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Far Rockaway on public transit.

61 Bike Score of Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Far Rockaway is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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thumbnail for Rockaway Park Skate ParkLocated just off the beach in #RockawayPark Queens, Far Rockaway Skate Park is a smooth running concrete park with stairs, rails, ledges, bowled corners and a volcano. All edges are covered with metal for a smoother grind. There is a parking lot conveniently located adjacent to the skate park.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Rockaway Park Skate Park

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