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East Rocky Hill, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

East Rocky Hill is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 212. Residents earn $232,727 per year, which is 210% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
212 Population 51/sq mi density
$232,727 Median Income $137,482 per capita
$643,500 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$232,727 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$643,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $232,727
210% higher than US avg
Home Value $643,500
128% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.9%
93% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.4%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.3%
214% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How East Rocky Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population212
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$232,727
Per Capita$137,482
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$643,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units184
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity26.4%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking7.7%
Depression15.5%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.5%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries14

Is East Rocky Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Rocky Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. East Rocky Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Rocky Hill is $232,727, which is significantly higher than the national average — 210% above $75,149. This places East Rocky Hill among higher-income communities. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Rocky Hill is $643,500, making it a premium housing market at 128% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

East Rocky Hill is a highly educated community — 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

East Rocky Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

East Rocky Hill has a population of 212 with a density of 51 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%).

Population

212
Total Population
51
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

East Rocky Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.0%
15% above US avg
Spanish10.0%
25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Rocky Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Rocky Hill is $232,727, which is 210% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: East Rocky Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$232,727
210% above US avg
Per Capita Income$137,482
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.7 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in East Rocky Hill is $643,500, 128% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$643,500
128% above US avg
Median List Price$300,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$300,000
$/Sq Ft$223
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units184
Median Year Built1991

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate2.03%
In East Rocky Hill, 26.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 7.7% are current smokers. 15.5% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Rocky Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.4%
18% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma8.5%
COPD3.4%
Cancer6.8%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.7%
45% below US avg
Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression15.5%
Mental Distress13.7%
Physical Distress9.4%
Short Sleep35.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits76.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221
East Rocky Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall23.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates40.4152°N, 74.6180°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 64.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.9%
93% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+30.5%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.7 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.6%

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