Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgemere a good place to live?
Edgemere is a good place to live, receiving 3.7 stars from its residents. Edgemere is considered car-dependent and bikeable with good transit options. Edgemere is an urban core neighborhood. Edgemere has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 24.1 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $52,941 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Edgemere are renters, with 87.9% of residents renting and 12.1% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Edgemere can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Edgemere neighborhood guide.
Is Edgemere, NY a safe neighborhood?
Edgemere, NY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Edgemere?
The median home price in Edgemere is $532,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $106,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,780 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $119K a year to afford the median home price in Edgemere. The average household income in Edgemere is $53K.
What are the best public schools in Edgemere?
The best public schools that serve Edgemere are:
- Scholars' Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Queens High School For Information Research And Technology has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Rockaway Collegiate High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
What are the best private schools in Edgemere?
The best private schools that serve Edgemere are:
- Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 4:1.
- Church of God Christian Academy has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 2.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in Edgemere, Queens, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Edgemere, Queens, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Edgemere, Queens, NY are Bayswater, Far Rockaway, Arverne, Rockaway Beach and Broad Channel.
