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Rockaway, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Rockaway
Rockaway, New Jersey is a borough in Morris County. Surrounded by nature, residents can enjoy hikes and long walks to soak in the scenic environment. Furthermore, Rockaway is home…
Rockaway, New Jersey is a borough in Morris County. Surrounded by nature, residents can enjoy hikes and long walks to soak in the scenic environment. Furthermore, Rockaway is home to two historical sites that are in the National Registry of Historic Places. This quaint community has plenty to offer in amenities and health care, making residential living very comfortable.
Climate & Geography
Like most of the rest of the state, Rockaway is in a humid subtropical climate region, characterized by hot, humid summers and cool winters. Residents can expect more rain and snow than the national average, and approximately 206 sunny days throughout the year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Some of the top attractions in Rockaway include Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch, Rockaway Townsquare, Fleetwood Lights, Farney State Park, Egbert’s Lake Park, Splitrock Reservoir, AMC Theater Rockaway 16, Rockaway Lanes, Tavern on the Rocks, Line Dancing in Rockaway.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Rockaway is higher than the state and national averages.
The effective income tax rate of New Jersey is 1.53 percent for single filers and 3.37 percent for joint filers. Retirement income like IRAs, pensions, and annuities can be excluded from taxable income. Other retirement income such as Social Security benefits, military pensions, and railroad retirement benefits are also fully exempt.
Health Care
Rockaway residents have access to great health care like Morristown Medical Center which is about nine miles away in Morristown and is nationally ranked and rated high performing in several specialties, procedures, and conditions by U.S. News. Other highly rated hospitals include Chilton Medical Center, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Rockaway, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Rockaway has 41 homes, the largest has 672 homes, and the average communities consists of 349 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Rockaway. The most recent communities started in Rockaway include Fox Crest, Greenbriar at Fox Ridge, Fox Hills. There is also 1 communities in Rockaway that offers new construction homes, including Fox Crest.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Rockaway. All 3 55+ communities in Rockaway are gated. For instance, Fox Crest is a gated communities with 41 homes, and Greenbriar at Fox Ridge is another gated communities with 336 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Rockaway stay on the market for around 256 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $497,226, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Fox Crest average around $555,000, while homes in Fox Hills average around $482,468.
25 communities near Rockaway
35 homes near Rockaway
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Rockaway, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Rockaway has 41 homes, the largest has 672 homes, and the average communities consists of 349 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Rockaway. The most recent communities started in Rockaway include Fox Crest, Greenbriar at Fox Ridge, Fox Hills. There is also 1 communities in Rockaway that offers new construction homes, including Fox Crest.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Rockaway. All 3 55+ communities in Rockaway are gated. For instance, Fox Crest is a gated communities with 41 homes, and Greenbriar at Fox Ridge is another gated communities with 336 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Rockaway stay on the market for around 256 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $497,226, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Fox Crest average around $555,000, while homes in Fox Hills average around $482,468.
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