New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Rockaway is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,589. Residents earn $100,028 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rockaway receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Rockaway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockaway is $100,028, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Rockaway among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Rockaway is $427,800, making it a premium housing market at 52% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,496 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rockaway is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 813 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rockaway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 69.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.7% |
| 129% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,028 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,185 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $427,800 |
| 52% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $418 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,496 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 30.7/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 15.3/100K |
| Assault | 15.3/100K |
| Total Property | 813.0/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 184.1/100K |
| Theft | 613.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 15.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 530 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8959°N, 74.5173°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |