At a Glance
Median Income
$100,028
$54,185 per capita
Home Value
$427,800
Zillow: $348,949
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rockaway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockaway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockaway residents earn a median household income of $100,028 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,185. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockaway is $427,800 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,949. Median rent is $1,496/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Rockaway reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 838/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Rockaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockaway has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,589
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density3,168/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,028
Per Capita$54,185
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$427,800
Rent$1,496
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$348,949
Housing Units2,674
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent16/100K
Property838/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation530 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Rockaway was founded in 1894.
The median home in Rockaway was built in 1959.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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