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Cost of living in East Rockaway summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Rockaway. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Rockaway is 153 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Rockaway is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in East Rockaway is $735,012.
The median income in East Rockaway is $124,929.
East Rockaway's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Rockaway Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Rockaway | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 247 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East Rockaway, NY Weather
The average high in East Rockaway is 61.8° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Rockaway |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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East Rockaway Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Rockaway
The current population in East Rockaway is 10,077. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,077 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 10,064 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,070 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 10,108 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 9,810 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 9,816 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,802 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,839 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,815 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 9,871 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,861 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,841 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 9,829 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 9,814 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 9,836 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Rockaway
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East Rockaway is:
79.6% White with 8,022 White residents.
3.8% African American with 381 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 25 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 197 Two Or More residents.
13.1% Hispanic with 1,321 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Rockaway | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in East Rockaway
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East Rockaway is 56.8% female with 5,720 female residents.
East Rockaway is 43.2% male with 4,357 male residents.
| Gender | East Rockaway | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Rockaway for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed some college.
8.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in East Rockaway completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Rockaway | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Rockaway, New York
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3.7% of households in East Rockaway earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in East Rockaway earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in East Rockaway earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in East Rockaway earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.8% of households in East Rockaway earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in East Rockaway earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in East Rockaway earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.6% of households in East Rockaway earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in East Rockaway earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.6% of households in East Rockaway earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Rockaway | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
