Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Rockledge is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,609. Residents earn $82,708 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rockledge receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rockledge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockledge is $82,708, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Rockledge is $295,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rockledge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,018 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rockledge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,708 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,043 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,600 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,886 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,641 |
| County GDP | $134,989M |
| Restaurants | 3,941 |
| Healthcare | 4,416 |
| Retail | 4,364 |
| Manufacturing | 639 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $295,800 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,095 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,854/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,416 |
| Total Violent | 117.4/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 39.1/100K |
| Assault | 78.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,017.6/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 39.1/100K |
| Theft | 900.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 133 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0823°N, 75.0898°W |
| County FIPS | 42101 |
Winner: Democrat by 58.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,674/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 53 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,416 |
| Restaurants | 3,941 |
| Retail Stores | 4,364 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 133 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |