Housing affordability · NY · 2024
Rockland Housing Affordability
56th cheapest of 62 NY counties by price-to-income ratio · 3001st of 3,216 nationally · tier rated on the national scale
Rockland at a glance
Rockland faces affordability pressure on both ownership and rental costs — the price-to-income ratio of 5.4× exceeds the New York state median, and a higher-than-average share of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
At Rockland's median household income of $109,959, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $1,901 would commit 21% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.
59% of Rockland renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing — the share of the renter population classified as cost-burdened.
For owner-occupied households, 28% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — above the NY rate of 19%.
Nationally, Rockland sits in the higher-price, lower-vacancy quadrant — a 5.4 price-to-income ratio and 4.0% non-seasonal vacancy places it in the priciest and lowest-vacancy quarter of US counties.
Rockland FAQ
What is the median home price in Rockland?
The median home value in Rockland, NY is $596,900 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 41% above the New York state median of $423,800.
Is Rockland an affordable place to buy a home?
Rockland is rated Stressed on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 5.4×, meaning the median home costs roughly 5.4 years of median household income ($109,959). 5.0×–7.0× indicates significant affordability stress.
What is the average rent in Rockland?
The median gross rent in Rockland is $1,901 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.
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