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Rockleigh, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Westchester County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 519/sq mi density
$166,875 Median Income $57,787 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $872,831 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockleigh, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$166,875
122% above
$57,787 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $872,831
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
377/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
12% above
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Rockleigh Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
222%
Home Value
709%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockleigh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockleigh residents earn a median household income of $166,875 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,787. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockleigh is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $872,831. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Rockleigh reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 377/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.6% of adults in Rockleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockleigh has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$166,875
Per Capita$57,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$872,831
Housing Units84
Rent Burden14.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property377/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation45 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45

Did You Know?

Rockleigh was founded in 1923.
The median home in Rockleigh was built in 1958.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.