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East Rockaway, NY


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East Rockaway, New York

East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,414 people in East Rockaway.

The People and Families of East Rockaway

In East Rockaway, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Rockaway had a median family income of $78,363. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in East Rockaway, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,750) in East Rockaway. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

East Rockaway Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in East Rockaway is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Property taxes are a bit high in East Rockaway, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In East Rockaway, 76% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEast Rockaway Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Rockaway Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%East Rockaway Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%East Rockaway Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%East Rockaway Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Rockaway People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of East Rockaway, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population86
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built14
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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