Rockaway, New Jersey

Population 6,451

Rockaway is located in Morris County, NJ. The population is 6,451.

There are 8 public schools in Rockaway with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Rockaway is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rockaway is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rockaway property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rockaway include Denville Township, Victory Gardens and White Meadow Lake.

Rockaway Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.8%

Crime Rate

65.53% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 47
  • Violent Crimes: 16
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 206
  • Property Crime: 838
  • Larceny Theft: 585

Registered Offenders

31.32% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Rockaway
  • 9.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

407 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 395

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Rockaway, NJ and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Rockaway's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
6 Private Schools

Bright Horizons Of Rockaway

Chabad Early Learning Center

Community Nursery School

Little Learner Academy

Sacred Heart School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rockaway, NJ

Property Reports view all

15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rockaway, NJ issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 15 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rockaway, NJ issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,260
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,510
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,827
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,327
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,773

Zip Codes

07801 07834 07866

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Environmental Hazards

407 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Rockaway, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Rockaway, NJ is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Rockaway, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.48°
  • February 33.18°
  • March 42.55°
  • April 52.98°
  • May 62.13°
  • June 70.79°
  • July 76.8°
  • August 73.6°
  • September 66.67°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 43.87°
  • December 34.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rockaway, NJ

Earthquakes
Rockaway, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rockaway, NJ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rockaway, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rockaway, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rockaway, NJ: $79,602

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rockaway is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.40%
White Collar - 66.60%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Rodney Frelinghuysen

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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6 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

5 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Rockaway, NJ

3 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Rockaway, NJ
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