At a Glance
Median Income
$125,278
$55,413 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $109,066
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.8% 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+
3.8 / 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 $125,278 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,413. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockport is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,066. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.1% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,278
Per Capita$55,413
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$109,066
Housing Units54
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation448 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.