Rock Hall, MD

Maryland

Rock Hall is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,286. Residents earn $68,906 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,286 Population 989/sq mi density
$68,906 Median Income $45,105 per capita
$245,400 Home Value $349,746 Zillow
$808 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,906 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$245,400 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,906
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $245,400
13% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 153/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.4%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $808
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Rock Hall Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,286
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,906
Per Capita$45,105
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,248M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$245,400
Rent$808
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$349,746

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property2,603/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary613/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+92.8%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Libraries3

Is Rock Hall a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rock Hall receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Rock Hall offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rock Hall is $68,906, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rock Hall is $245,400, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Rock Hall is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,603 per 100,000, 33% above the national average.

Education

31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rock Hall enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rock Hall has a population of 1,286 with a density of 989 people per square mile. The median age is 63.1 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

1,286
Total Population
989
People / sq mi
63.1yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Rock Hall vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rock Hall vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rock Hall is $68,906, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Rock Hall vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,906
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,105
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
IRS Avg AGI$83,043

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)750
County GDP$1,248M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare67
Retail79
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,689
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rock Hall is $245,400, 13% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $808 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $349,746.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$245,400
13% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$349,746

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$808
31% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,689
63% above US avg
Effective Rate2.32%
In Rock Hall, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rock Hall vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death8,863/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access43.2%
Healthcare Facilities67
Rock Hall has a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,603 per 100,000 (33% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Rock Hall vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent153.1/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault153.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,603.4/100K
33% above US avg
Burglary612.6/100K
Theft1,990.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Rock Hall has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall16.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates39.1379°N, 76.2395°W
County FIPS24029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.2%
D 47.4%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.4%
7% below US avg
High School+92.8%
School Test Score5.85
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density989/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities67
Restaurants60
Retail Stores79

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Work from Home10.0%

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