At a Glance
Median Income
$56,799
$26,405 per capita
Home Value
$183,500
Zillow: $222,082
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
51/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
19.2% smoking rate
How Rockdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockdale residents earn a median household income of $56,799 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,405. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockdale is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,082. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Rockdale reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 51/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Rockdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockdale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,598
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,799
Per Capita$26,405
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,500
Rent$1,219
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$222,082
Housing Units941
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent204/100K
Property51/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation575 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockdale was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.