East Rockaway, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
10,064 Population 9,867/sq mi density
$112,415 Median Income $64,535 per capita
$623,500 Home Value $745,206 Zillow
$2,297 Median Rent 40.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$112,415 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$623,500 home value, $2,297/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

East Rockaway, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,415
50% above
$64,535 per capita
Home Value
$623,500
121% above
Zillow: $745,206
Median Rent
$2,297/mo
98% above
40.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How East Rockaway Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Rockaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
150%
Home Value
221%
Rent
198%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Rockaway a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Rockaway residents earn a median household income of $112,415 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,535. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Rockaway is $623,500 , 121% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $745,206. Median rent is $2,297/month, with 40.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

46.9% of adults in East Rockaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Rockaway has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population10,064
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density9,867/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,415
Per Capita$64,535
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

B+
Home Value$623,500
Rent$2,297
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$745,206
Housing Units4,141
Rent Burden40.2%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in East Rockaway was built in 1952.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.