Maine
Rockland is a small city in Maine with a population of 6,991. Residents earn $55,276 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rockland receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rockland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockland is $55,276, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rockland is $234,400, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rockland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,712 per 100,000, 38% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Rockland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches, including 68.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,276 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,043 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,849 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,289 |
| County GDP | $2,633M |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 240 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,165 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.48% |
| Commute Time | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
| Census Median | $234,400 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $333,720 |
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,165 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.48% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Total Violent | 69.5/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 55.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,712.1/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 306.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,350.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 55.6/100K |
| Arson | 41.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.2 inches |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1239°N, 69.1305°W |
| County FIPS | 23013 |
Winner: Democrat by 18.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Retail Stores | 240 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |