Rockaway, NJ Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Colton G. Aug 12, 2025

What I wish I knew before living in Rockaway

Hey, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $100,028 in Rockaway. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

13 replies 9 upvotes living

Jayden Jul 17, 2025

Grocery stores in Rockaway -recommendations?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $427,800 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? It's cha...

2 replies 8 upvotes qa

Ezra Bennett Apr 10, 2025

Affordable areas near Rockaway?

OK so Poverty rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,496 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in cert...

9 replies 3 upvotes housing

Gabriel Jan 18, 2025

Moving to Rockaway for work -advice?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 6,589 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

12 replies 2 upvotes moving