Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Rockaway
Rockaway, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,292
Population
6,184
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A low-key suburban community with Manhattan and Picatinny at arm’s reach
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Commuter
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Military
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Parks
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Nature
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Outdoors
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River
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Rockaway is a small suburban borough located thirty miles west of Manhattan along Interstate 80. Picatinny Arsenal sits just north of town, making Rockaway a popular home for military personnel and civilian military employees. A small Downtown district at the corner of Main and Wall Street features a quaint assortment of local businesses in vintage storefronts, while a larger selection of shops and restaurants can be found along Route 46 on the south side of town. Local favorites like The Exchange and Potbelly’s Riverside Café are also scattered throughout the landscape, allowing many residents to walk to their favorite hangouts.
The Rockaway River is lined with parks as it passes through the middle of town, creating an environment perfect for spending a relaxing afternoon amid the region’s lush greenery. The massive Rockaway Town Square shopping center sits just minutes to the west, serving as the area’s hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,116
Average: $115,433
Education
1,909
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,409
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockaway has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockaway, NJ is $2,297 for one bedroom, $2,576 for two bedrooms, and $3,066 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockaway has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,297/month
901 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockaway, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
271 Students
Katherine D. Malone Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
34 Students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
853 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
34 Students
Mathematics, Science & Engineering School
Public
Grades 9-12
179 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,187 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
34 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hedden County Park
- Longo Planetarium
- Tourne County Park
- Hamilton Farms
- Historic Speedwell
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.