Rockaway Township, NJ
Living in Rockaway Township
Bikeability35
Walkability23
Commute28
Public Transit50
Affordability10
Public Safety96
Airports92
Hospitals41
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
52%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate23%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$111kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$359kMedian Home Value-$23k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K42%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas5%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockaway Township
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Morris County5
Property Crime in Rockaway Township
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Morris County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockaway Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockaway Township, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockaway Township, NJ
Morris Catholic High School
4 miles, S
St Mary's Prep
4 miles, S
The Academy for Children
5 miles, SE
The Craig School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rockaway Township, NJ
Rabbinical College of America
11 miles, S
College of Saint Elizabeth
13 miles, S
Drew University
14 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockaway Township, NJ
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
5 miles, S
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
8 miles, S
Chilton Medical Center
10 miles, E
Morristown Medical Center
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rockaway Township, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
25 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
35 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
42 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
43 miles, NE