Rock Hall, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,286 Population 989/sq mi density
$68,906 Median Income $45,105 per capita
$245,400 Home Value $363,733 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,906 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$245,400 home value, $808/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Hall, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,906
8% below
$45,105 per capita
Home Value
$245,400
13% below
Zillow: $363,733
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
505/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Rock Hall Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rock Hall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
87%
Rent
69%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Hall a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Hall residents earn a median household income of $68,906 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,105. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Hall is $245,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,733. Median rent is $808/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Rock Hall reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 505/100K.

Education

31.4% of adults in Rock Hall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Hall has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,286
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,906
Per Capita$45,105
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

A+
Home Value$245,400
Rent$808
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$363,733
Housing Units1,012
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property505/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Rock Hall was founded in 1707.
The median home in Rock Hall was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.