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East Rockaway, NY
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East Rockaway, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is East Rockaway a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $721,291. 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.
Safety & Crime
East Rockaway reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.