At a Glance
Median Income
$68,681
$28,416 per capita
Home Value
$145,600
Zillow: $138,846
Median Rent
$777/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
22.8% smoking rate
How Rockport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockport residents earn a median household income of $68,681 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,416. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockport is $145,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,846. Median rent is $777/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
18.5% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockport has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population777
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,681
Per Capita$28,416
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,600
Rent$777
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$138,846
Housing Units386
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death12,718/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation370 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockport was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.