Rockland
New York

What stands out

Three things set Rockland County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the median household income is in the top 2% of American counties ($106,173), the median home price is in the top 2% of American counties ($753K), and the typical two-bedroom rent is in the top 2% of American counties ($1,790 a month). Within New York it ranks 5th of 62 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Rockland County, New York. 337,326 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -4,460).

New York's top income-tax rate is 10.9%, and New York City residents add a city income tax of up to 3.876% on top. The state estate tax has a cliff: estates just over the exemption can owe tax on the whole amount. Social Security is not taxed and up to $20,000 of pension income is excluded. Upstate home prices and taxes look nothing like the downstate market.

Money

The typical household here brings in $106,173 a year, higher than 98% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $64,814. Unemployment runs 2.8%, lower than 71% of American counties. 11% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 28 minutes each way.

New York takes 5.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,696 a year.

Home

The median home costs $753K, pricier than 98% of American counties, about 4.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,790 a month. Property tax is 1.89% of home value, roughly $10,001 a year on that median home, higher than 95% of American counties. 68% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 89% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 8 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 81.0 years, longer than 95% of American counties. There are 1,113 active physicians in the county, about 33.0 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.5 of 5 stars. 5.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 5 points. 73% of eligible voters turned out. Under New York law you need local approval to carry a concealed handgun, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 62 and lows near 43, colder than 64% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 85 out of 100, riskier than 85% of American counties; the county has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 257 Mbps down, faster than 77% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.9 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 3 breweries, 4 museums.