Rock Point, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
405 Population 29/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $18,582 per capita
$19,300 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$479 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$19,300 home value, $479/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Point, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,000
47% below
$18,582 per capita
Home Value
$19,300
93% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$479/mo
59% below
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
26.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Rock Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
7%
Rent
41%
Poverty
233%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Point a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Point residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,582. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Point is $19,300 , 93% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $479/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

10.7% of adults in Rock Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Point has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$18,582
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$19,300
Rent$479
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units168
Rent Burden14.5%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking26.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death14,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain6.3 in/yr
Elevation5,025 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute38 min
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Point was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.