Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Rock Ridge is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 453. Residents earn $222,159 per year, which is 196% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rock Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rock Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rock Ridge is $222,159, which is significantly higher than the national average — 196% above $75,149. This places Rock Ridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Rock Ridge is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Rock Ridge is a highly educated community — 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rock Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 78.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| 60% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $222,159 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $125,623 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.03% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.03% |
| Obesity | 20.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.4% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.3% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 12.0% |
| Physical Distress | 7.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0344°N, 73.6484°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.0% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |