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Rockville Centre
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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Suburb
New York City

Rockville Centre

#1,073 in Best Places to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Rockville Centre is a suburb of New York City with a population of 25,768. Rockville Centre is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Rockville Centre offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Rockville Centre there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Rockville Centre and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Rockville Centre are highly rated.
    About Rockville Centre...
    Population
    25,768
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $680,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,672
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      44.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      73.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      292.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      65
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Rockville Centre

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $131,090
    National
    $69,021
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