Rockaway Borough, NJ
Living in Rockaway Borough
Bikeability
22
Walkability
43
Commute
35
Public Transit
31
Affordability
19
Public Safety
95
Airports
94
Hospitals
38
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.4k
Population
-74 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+14% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$97k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$345k
Median Home Value
-$46k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$205 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K42%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas2%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockaway Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Morris County5
Property Crime in Rockaway Borough
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Morris County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockaway Borough
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado7
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockaway Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockaway Borough, NJ
Morris Catholic High School
2 miles, NE
St Mary's Prep
2 miles, E
St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School
4 miles, SE
The Craig School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rockaway Borough, NJ
Rabbinical College of America
6 miles, S
College of Saint Elizabeth
9 miles, SE
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
9 miles, SE
Drew University
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockaway Borough, NJ
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
3 miles, E
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
4 miles, S
Morristown Medical Center
8 miles, S
Chilton Medical Center
12 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Rockaway Borough, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
23 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
35 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
42 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
44 miles, E