At a Glance
Median Income
$82,708
$47,043 per capita
Home Value
$295,800
Zillow: $400,894
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
1,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rockledge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockledge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockledge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockledge residents earn a median household income of $82,708 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,043. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockledge is $295,800 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,894. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Rockledge reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,018/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Rockledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockledge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,609
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density7,674/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,708
Per Capita$47,043
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,800
Rent$1,095
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$400,894
Housing Units1,162
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property1,018/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation230 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries53
Did You Know?
Rockledge was founded in 1890.
The median home in Rockledge was built in 1951.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.