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Rockhill, PA

Pennsylvania

Rockhill is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 380. Residents earn $74,375 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
380 Population 1,310/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $30,372 per capita
$142,500 Home Value $111,790 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $1,102/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,375
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $142,500
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,102
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

How Rockhill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population380
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,310/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$30,372
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,677M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent$1,102
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$111,790
Housing Units132
Rent Burden14.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation628 ft (191 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.4%
Libraries1

Is Rockhill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockhill receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Rockhill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rockhill is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rockhill is $142,500, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rockhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rockhill has a population of 380 with a density of 1,310 people per square mile. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 3.9% Black.

Population

380
Total Population
1,310
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockhill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rockhill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockhill is $74,375, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Rockhill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,375
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,372
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$58,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,022
County GDP$1,677M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare120
Retail135
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockhill is $142,500, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,102 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $111,790.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,500
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$111,790

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,102
5% below US avg
Rent Burden14.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%
Housing Units132
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Rate2.72%
Rockhill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation628 ft (191 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,310/sq mi
Coordinates40.2411°N, 77.8995°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.9-point margin. 92.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,310/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.4%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities120
Restaurants81
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

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