At a Glance
Median Income
$55,276
$35,043 per capita
Home Value
$234,400
Zillow: $333,720
Median Rent
$986/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
234 sunny days/yr
How Rockland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockland residents earn a median household income of $55,276 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,043. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,289 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockland is $234,400 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,720. Median rent is $986/month, with 31.9% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Rockland reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,655/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Rockland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockland has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population6,991
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,276
Per Capita$35,043
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$2,633M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$234,400
Rent$986
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$333,720
Housing Units3,981
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,655/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary112/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation110 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockland was built in 1948.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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