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Rock Hill, SC
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Rock Hill, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Rock Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rock Hill residents earn a median household income of $64,770 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,615. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,065 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Hill is $267,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,953. Median rent is $1,279/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Rock Hill reports 661 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,346/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Rock Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.