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NJ area data

Rockaway, NJ

Rockaway, NJ.

Population: 22,663 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$575,419
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$575,419
House Price Index
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$539,900
Median list price
$549,950
Median days on market
22 days
Sale-to-list ratio
104.5%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Rents

Typical rent
$2,669/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.2 in
Annual snowfall
18.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (13 mi)
Nearest airport
Lincoln Park Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Avg hospital rating
2.9 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-752 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
86.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,704
Average weekly wage
$1,945
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
588

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents