salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.3 minutes each way. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 316 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rockville Centre?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rockville Centre
| Size | Rockville Centre | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,356 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,036 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,504 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,028 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rockville Centre overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rockville Centre, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rockville Centre
Life in Rockville Centre
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockville Centre?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,180 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $818,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $81,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rockville Centre, NY?
Renting in Rockville Centre costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Rockville Centre?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockville Centre cheap or expensive?
Rockville Centre is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $163,865. It ranks 316th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rockville Centre?
The median homeowner in Rockville Centre pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.
Is Rockville Centre more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rockville Centre?
The median home value in Rockville Centre is $818,700, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,765 people live in Rockville Centre. Numbers are typical (middle) values.