At a Glance
Median Income
$129,712
$50,381 per capita
Home Value
$630,200
Zillow: $323,845
Violent Crime
312/100K
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rock Creek Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Creek Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Creek Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rock Creek Park residents earn a median household income of $129,712 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,381. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Creek Park is $630,200 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,845. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Rock Creek Park reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,503/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in Rock Creek Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Creek Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,712
Per Capita$50,381
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B+
Home Value$630,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$323,845
Housing Units47
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property2,503/100K
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,264 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+46.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Creek Park was built in 1966.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.