At a Glance
Median Income
$120,916
$54,517 per capita
Home Value
$673,300
Zillow: $690,121
Median Rent
$2,178/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
9.2% smoking rate
How Rocklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocklin 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
Rocklin residents earn a median household income of $120,916 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,517. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocklin is $673,300 , 139% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $690,121. Median rent is $2,178/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Rocklin reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 930/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Rocklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocklin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population72,340
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,646/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,916
Per Capita$54,517
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$673,300
Rent$2,178
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$690,121
Housing Units25,496
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent169/100K
Property930/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary73/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation390 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocklin was built in 1997.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.