At a Glance
Median Income
$68,906
$45,105 per capita
Home Value
$245,400
Zillow: $349,746
Median Rent
$808/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
633/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Hall a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 0.7% (81% 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 $349,746. 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 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 633/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,286
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,906
Per Capita$45,105
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,400
Rent$808
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$349,746
Housing Units1,012
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property633/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,863/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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
Broadband90.3%
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.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.