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Rockland County, New York

FIPS 36087

Juniper

Rockland County is in the highest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$738,648

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

56%

Higher than 60% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

88.4

Higher than 88% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Rockland County.

The basics

Total Population

341,883

Median Age

34.8

Population Density

1,968.41

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.43×

Higher than 94% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$109,959

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,901

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.8%

Higher than 62% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

40%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

23%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

113.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Rockland County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Rockland County?
The estimated median home value in Rockland County today is $738,648, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Rockland County?
The median annual property tax in Rockland County is $10,001.
Is Rockland County expensive to live in?
Homes in Rockland County cost about 5.43× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Rockland County?
The median gross rent in Rockland County is $1,901 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Rockland County?
Home prices in Rockland County have moved 56% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Rockland County?
Rockland County has a population of 341,883, about 1,968.41 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.8.
What is the weather like in Rockland County?
Rockland County averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.3 inches of snow a year.
Is Rockland County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Rockland County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.4 (higher than 88% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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