East Rockaway, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,027 housing units in East Rockaway.
This represents a 3.8% growth from 3,881 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,027 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in East Rockaway is about 71.1%.
East Rockaway's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 1.8%.
Average household size is 2.62 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in East Rockaway were built after 1947.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 3.70% |
| One Bedroom | 17.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 21.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 19.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 7.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.87 |
Median year structure was built | 1945 |
Median Value of occupied units | $260,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 1.99 |
Median year structure was built | 1951 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $850 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.70% |
| Debt Free | 35.70% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.4% |