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Rockville Centre, New York

Introduction to Rockville Centre, New York

Rockville Centre, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles S of Hempstead, New York and 18 miles E of New York, New York. The village is included in the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 24,568 people lived in Rockville Centre.

Rockville Centre History

The Village of Rockville Centre was incorporated on July 15, 1893. It was named after community leader and Methodist preacher Mordecai Rock Smith. The first railroad entered the village in 1867 and the first public library was established in 1882. The first high school of South Shore was also built in Rockville Centre in 1892. The Bank of Rockville Centre, which was founded in February 1891, was the first commercial bank that operated on the south shore of Long Island.

Rockville Centre and nearby Attractions

  • Centennial Park
  • Belmont Park race track
  • Jones Beach State Park
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Rock Hall Museum
  • Hempstead Lake State Park

Things To Do In Rockville Centre

There are several parks and playgrounds in Rockville Centre where you can spend your free time. Some of these include Hickey Field, Bligh Field and Lister Park. You can also visit the Saint Joseph's Villa. The Valley Stream State Park, Eisenhower Park and Jones Beach State Park are also nearby. History lovers would also find a visit to the African American Museum, Fine Arts Museum of Long Island, Queens County Farm Museum and the Cradle of Aviation Museum interesting.

Rockville Centre Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.

Rockville Centre Higher Education

Molloy College is the local college. One can also pursue higher education from Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and Adelphi University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRockville Centre Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRockville Centre Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRockville Centre Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRockville Centre Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Rockville Centre College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Rockville Centre Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Rockville Centre Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Rockville Centre People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rockville Centre, NY

Comparing Rockville Centre 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population32

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built14
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime108

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