At a Glance
Median Income
$105,750
$80,716 per capita
Home Value
$416,000
Zillow: $410,044
Median Rent
$1,466/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.4%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.4% smoking rate
How Rock Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Hill a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rock Hill residents earn a median household income of $105,750 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,716. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Hill is $416,000 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,044. Median rent is $1,466/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
51.4% of adults in Rock Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Hill has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,530
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born17.2%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,750
Per Capita$80,716
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A
Home Value$416,000
Rent$1,466
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$410,044
Housing Units1,497
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1,435 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Hill was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
17.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.