At a Glance
Median Income
$47,550
$38,800 per capita
Home Value
$164,300
Zillow: $239,348
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
775/100K
1,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.2% 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+
2.8 / 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 $47,550 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,800. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockdale is $164,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,348. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Rockdale reports 775 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,004/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Rockdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockdale has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,455
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,272/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,550
Per Capita$38,800
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,300
Rent$1,013
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$239,348
Housing Units2,566
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent775/100K
Property1,004/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation453 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockdale was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.