State rank#13 of 62
Smallest county341,883 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36087
Rockland County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population341,883
Household income$109,959
Unemployment3.2%
Life expectancy81 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Rockland County has 341,883 residents and ranks #13 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $109,959. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Rockland County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Rockland County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $596,900 median home value and $1,901/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $109,959, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Rockland County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 42.7% and life expectancy is 81 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 3.2%, rank #4 of 62 available New York counties.
- Median household income: $109,959, rank #5 of 62 available New York counties.
- Life expectancy: 81 years, rank #6 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,901/mo, rank #57 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $596,900, rank #56 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 16.7%, rank #45 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$109,959
$109,959; above the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #5 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$596,900
$596,900; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #56 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,901/mo
$1,901/mo; above the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #57 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.2%
3.2%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #4 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
42.7%
42.7%; above the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #8 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
81 years
81 years; above the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #6 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.7%
16.7%; above the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #45 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.2%
5.2%; above the state county median of 5%.
State rank #36 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,178 residents
1 per 1,178 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #9 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 291 residents
1 per 291 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #17 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Rockland County FAQ
Is Rockland County a good place to live?
Rockland County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 42.7% and life expectancy is 81 years.
What should I know before moving to Rockland County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $596,900 median home value and $1,901/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $109,959, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Rockland County?
Rockland County has 341,883 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Rockland County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36087; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Rockland County?
The ACS median household income is $109,959.
How much does housing cost in Rockland County?
Housing benchmarks are $596,900 median home value and $1,901/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $109,959, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockland County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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