At a Glance
Median Income
$94,167
$40,466 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $360,806
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.3% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockdale residents earn a median household income of $94,167 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockdale is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,806. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
26.4% of adults in Rockdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,167
Per Capita$40,466
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,097
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$360,806
Housing Units89
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation824 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockdale was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.