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Rockaway Township, NJ


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Rockaway Township, New Jersey

Rockaway Township is home to some 22,930 residents.

The People and Families of Rockaway Township

In Rockaway Township, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Rockaway Township are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockaway Township had a median family income of $89,281. The large segment of the population in Rockaway Township with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Rockaway Township.

Rockaway Township Housing

According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Rockaway Township was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Rockaway Township, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rockaway Township strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRockaway Township People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rockaway Township Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rockaway Township Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rockaway Township Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rockaway Township Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rockaway Township College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Rockaway Township, NJ

Comparing Rockaway Township to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes14

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