Rockland County, New York
Among the top 22% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 0% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 8% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for cost of living
Rockland County is a county in New York with about 337,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and cost of living.
Official websiteco.rockland.ny.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Wet · Snowy
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68%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in3.7 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$106k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$89kbetter than 1% of US counties
Home Value$529k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 1% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.89%better than 4% of US counties
Income Tax10.89%better than 4% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden23.13%better than 1% of US counties
Unemployment6.2%better than 24% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.3 in73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.8 inbetter than 24% of US counties
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 61% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.4better than 11% of US counties
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 74% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime535/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime840/100kbetter than 54% of US counties
Community
Population337,32693rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5284th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.9%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.9%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.0%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 13% of US counties
Walkability9.1/20better than 90% of US counties
Airport Distance28 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.2%better than 75% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.55better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockland County an affordable place to live?
- Rockland County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $89k, better than 0% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rockland County?
- The median home value in Rockland County is $529k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rockland County?
- Median household income in Rockland County is $106k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rockland County?
- Median gross rent in Rockland County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rockland County safe?
- Rockland County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 535/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 840/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockland County?
- Rockland County averages 75°F in July and 30°F in January, with 50.3 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockland County?
- Public-school quality in Rockland County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockland County?
- The average one-way commute in Rockland County is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)