Rockland County, New York Housing Market
In Rockland County, New York, the median home value is $596,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,901. This places Rockland County at #86 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 within New York.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,203
- Establishments: 12,432
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 117
- Multi-family: 312
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 124,675 (avg $121,425)
- Outflow: 124,216 (avg $122,365)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Rockland County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10927 | 286.3 | +15.45% | 2025 |
| 2 | 10923 | 297.4 | +15.49% | 2025 |
| 3 | 10901 | 288.3 | +9.00% | 2025 |
| 4 | 10954 | 269.4 | +5.74% | 2025 |
| 5 | 10977 | 366.9 | +0.97% | 2025 |
| 6 | 10984 | 280.9 | +3.55% | 2025 |
| 7 | 10965 | 246.6 | +5.59% | 2025 |
| 8 | 10993 | 287.6 | +2.70% | 2025 |
| 9 | 10952 | 368.1 | +2.60% | 2025 |
| 10 | 10989 | 247.2 | -3.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rockland County | New York Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $596,900 | $281,200 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,901 | $1,168 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.9% | 69.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.2 | 18.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rockland County is 112.3% above the New York state average and 162.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,901/month is 62.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.2, Rockland County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Rockland County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.9%, compared to 69.3% in New York and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | Maryland | $597,900 | $2,099 |
| Island County | Washington | $593,300 | $1,662 |
| Grand County | Colorado | $601,500 | $1,493 |
| La Plata County | Colorado | $591,500 | $1,504 |
| Washington County | Oregon | $588,000 | $1,849 |
Other Counties in New York
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | $578,400 | $2,255 | 82.2% |
| Westchester County | $663,200 | $1,951 | 61.8% |
| Bronx County | $529,500 | $1,458 | 20.1% |
| Richmond County | $675,500 | $1,733 | 67.7% |
| Nassau County | $684,700 | $2,252 | 81.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).