Howard Beach, NY

Howard Beach is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City. It is located on the eastern shore of Long Island, between the neighborhoods of Woodhaven and Ozone Park. The area was originally part of the Town of Hempstead, and was annexed by New York City in 1898. Howard Beach is home to a large number of immigrants from South Asia and other parts of Eastern Europe.

Howard Beach has a population density of 3,000 people per square mile (1,200/km²). The median household income in Howard Beach is $60,000, compared to $92,500 for all Queens County. The percentage of households earning less than $25,000 is higher than for any other neighborhood in Queens County. The percentage of households earning more than $100,000 is also high; however this may be due to the presence of many wealthy professionals who live there full-time rather than due to any special characteristics or features of Howard Beach itself.

The most common type of housing in Howard Beach are single-family homes; however there are also a significant number (about one third)of apartments and condominiums. About two thirdsof the housing stock was built before World War II; most recently in the 1960s and 1970s. There are few new construction projects currently underway in Howard Beach; however some older buildings are being renovated or replaced with new construction.

The majority (about two thirds)of residents living in Howard Beach are White non-Hispanic Americans; however there is a significant minority (about one third)of Black Americans as well as Asian Americans and Hispanics living there too. There are no Native American or Pacific Islander residents living in Howard Beach at this time.

There are several public schools serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade residing within Howard Beach: PS 191 on Ocean Parkway near Woodhaven Boulevard; PS 191A on Union Turnpike near 73rd Avenue; PS 281 on 71st Avenue near Union Turnpike; PS 496 on 71st Avenue near Union Turnpike which serves students from PreKindergarten through 8th grade with some 9th graders attending PSEG Community Charter School located at 711 79th Street which opened its doors September 2014 after merging with Our Lady Queen Of Peace School which served grades PreK-8.; PSEG Community Charter School offers an innovative curriculum that emphasizes creativity & innovation while preparing students for college & careers.; St John's Preparatory School serves grades K-8 with an enrollment capped at 550 students.; St John's Prepatory School offers an international baccalaureate program that prepares students for college studies & careers worldwide