The Town FilesRockville Centre, New York
Village in Nassau County · population 26,016 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $818,700
- Household income
- $151,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 42.9
Rockville Centre is a village of 26,016 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $818,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 99% of New York towns, hipper than 93% of New York towns, more of a college town than 93% of New York towns.
How Rockville Centre ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rockville Centre is worth $818,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $151,938, which is more affordable than 10% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,881 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rockville Centre | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $818,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,881 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $151,938 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Rockville Centre
| People | Rockville Centre | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 25.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 37.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Rockville Centre
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockville Centre since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Rockville Centre itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Rockville Centre
6 public schools with 3,036 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 985 | 10.3 |
| SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 829 | 9.4 |
| HEWITT SCHOOL | K-5 | 462 | 11.0 |
| WILSON SCHOOL | K-5 | 392 | 10.9 |
| WATSON SCHOOL | K-5 | 229 | 9.2 |
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL | K-5 | 139 | 8.2 |
Towns near Rockville Centre
- Lakeview, NY1.1 mi · 6,077 people · home $565,300
- South Hempstead, NY1.4 mi · 3,406 people · home $601,000
- Baldwin, NY1.9 mi · 33,919 people · home $593,800
- Malverne, NY1.9 mi · 8,560 people · home $651,100
- Lynbrook, NY1.9 mi · 20,438 people · home $611,900
- East Rockaway, NY2.1 mi · 10,159 people · home $621,300
- Oceanside, NY2.1 mi · 32,637 people · home $634,300
- West Hempstead, NY2.3 mi · 19,835 people · home $653,600
Rockville Centre questions
Is Rockville Centre, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rockville Centre scores better for retirees than 52% of New York towns and quieter than 4%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Rockville Centre?
The median owner-occupied home in Rockville Centre is valued at $818,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $151,938, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,881 a month.
What is the weather like in Rockville Centre?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.5 inches of snow.
Does Rockville Centre get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockville Centre since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)