At a Glance
Median Income
$144,516
$79,723 per capita
Home Value
$796,100
Zillow: $992,022
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
7.7% smoking rate
How Rockville Centre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockville Centre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockville Centre a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockville Centre residents earn a median household income of $144,516 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,723. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Rockville Centre is $796,100 , 182% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $992,022. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 30.2% 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 1946.
Education
62.9% of adults in Rockville Centre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockville Centre has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population25,770
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density7,929/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,516
Per Capita$79,723
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$796,100
Rent$1,790
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$992,022
Housing Units10,464
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Rockville Centre was founded in 1893.
The median home in Rockville Centre was built in 1946.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.