Queens, New York · ZIP 11414
Howard Beach offers Jamaica Bay waterfront living, JFK AirTrain connectivity, and a suburban residential character unlike anywhere else in Queens.
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Howard Beach is Queens' hidden waterfront gem — Cape Cods and split-levels with canal access or Jamaica Bay views at prices below comparable Nassau County waterfront communities.
Local insight: Howard Beach is one of only a handful of NYC neighborhoods where residential streets end at Jamaica Bay — the 25-square-mile estuary that forms the southern edge of Queens.
The median sale price in Howard Beach is $650,000, up +4.2% year-over-year, based on data from Zillow / Rocket Homes. The typical price range runs from $600,000 to $700,000 depending on property type, condition, and block.
Source: Zillow / Rocket Homes. Data reflects median sale prices 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Howard Beach's housing stock is dominated by 1-family detached homes, making it popular with families seeking private outdoor space.
Public schools serving Howard Beach residents are part of NYC Department of Education. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
| School | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS/MS 207 Rockwood Park | PreK–8 | ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 7/10 |
| PS 146 Howard Beach | K–8 | ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10 |
| John Adams High School | 9–12 | ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ 4/10 |
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Howard Beach residents commute to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 50 minutes. Transit options include:
Source: MTA Official Route Map. → Full Commute Guide
Source: NYC Parks Department
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