Living in Rockland County, New York

Rockland County is a county in New York with a population of around 326,037, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Ramapo, Clarkstown, Orangetown.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,994/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $641K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Rockland County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a moderately educated workforce (41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.