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Rockport, MA

Massachusetts · Essex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro

Rockport is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 4,795. Residents earn $86,250 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,795 Population 1,205/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $60,776 per capita
$694,300 Home Value $837,747 Zillow
$1,848 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$694,300 home value, $1,848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $86,250
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $694,300
146% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 96/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.1%
75% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,848
59% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.5%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rockport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,795
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$60,776
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Commute26 min

Housing

C
Home Value$694,300
Rent$1,848
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$837,747
Housing Units3,181
Rent Burden42.0%

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property220/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary55/100K

Health

Obesity27.5%
Uninsured3.1%
Smoking9.3%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI37 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation129 ft (39 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.46

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
EV Stations9
Libraries38

Is Rockport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockport receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rockport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rockport is $86,250, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rockport is $694,300, making it a premium housing market at 146% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,848 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Rockport is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 220 per 100,000, 89% below the national average.

Education

Rockport is a highly educated community / 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Rockport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Rockport has a population of 4,795 with a density of 1,205 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 61.5 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 1.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.2% of residents. 10.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.9% of residents have a disability. 98.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,795
Total Population
1,205
People / sq mi
61.5yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish 4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rockport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockport is $86,250, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,776 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,453. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants. The cost of living index is 105.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 23.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rockport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,250
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,776
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
IRS Avg AGI$111,515
Gini Index0.483 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,628
County GDP$60,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,878
Healthcare2,243
Retail2,499
Manufacturing777

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,835
152% above US avg
Cost of Living105.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone65.8%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home23.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockport is $694,300, 146% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $837,747, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 101.8% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,848 (59% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,822 for a one-bedroom to $2,300 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,181 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1953. The average annual property tax is $8,835 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 42.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$694,300
146% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$837,747
Median List Price$1,145,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,145,000
$/Sq Ft$494
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,848
59% above US avg
Rent Burden42.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedrooms$2,300
3 Bedrooms$2,858
4 Bedrooms$3,232

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.8%
Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied31.2%
Housing Units3,181
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,835
152% above US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
In Rockport, 27.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.3% of residents, below the national average. 25.8% have high blood pressure. 9.3% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.1% report binge drinking. 16.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 24.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 15.8% experience frequent mental distress. 3.1% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,350. The dentist ratio is 1:1,081. 97.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Rockport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
14% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma12.0%
COPD4.5%
Cancer8.0%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.3%
34% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.4%
Short Sleep33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Uninsured3.1%
64% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,350
Dentists1:1,081
Mental Health1:146
Checkup Rate79.8%
Dental Visits77.6%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,243
Rockport has a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 55.0 per 100,000, robbery at 13.7, rape at 27.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 220 per 100,000, 89% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 151, burglary at 55, vehicle theft at 14 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Rockport receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Rockport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent96.2/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape27.5/100K
Robbery13.7/100K
Assault55.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property219.8/100K
89% below US avg
Burglary55.0/100K
Theft151.1/100K
Vehicle Theft13.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Rockport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 129 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation129 ft (39 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,205/sq mi
Coordinates42.6407°N, 70.6203°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportBeverly Regional (BVY)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.1 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 106 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 47 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 140 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 109 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 145 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 135 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 110 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 118 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 37 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 61 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 38 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 73 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 53 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 145 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 49 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 94 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 127 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 116 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 47 km
Feb 13, 1998 1 km SSE of Tamworth, New Hampshire M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 282 km
1991 Bob Category 2 11 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 80 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 99 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 28, 1965 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 9, 1963 EF2 82 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 85 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 92 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 2, 1961 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 25, 1958 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 11, 1958 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 MAINE Avalanche 3.6 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Rockport has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (3.0").

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Rockport is located in Essex County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. 30.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 59.2% of the vote, a 20.3-point margin. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 9 EV charging stations. There are 38 public libraries serving the community. 2,243 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 65.8% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.6% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.1%
75% above US avg
High School+96.4%
Graduate Degree+30.4%
School Test Score6.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,205/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi
CountyEssex County County

Services

Broadband Access89.5%
Avg Download Speed201.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed61.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations9
Alt Fuel Stations9
Public Libraries38
Healthcare Facilities2,243
Restaurants1,878
Retail Stores2,499

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone65.8%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home23.9%
Average costs for common services in Rockport. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $265 ($159–$423)
Specialist Visit $370 ($212–$582)
Urgent Care Visit $212 ($106–$370)
Emergency Room Visit $2,328 ($846–$5,290)
Dental Cleaning $138 ($79–$212)
Dental Filling $265 ($159–$423)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $48 ($26–$79)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $79 ($53–$127)
Brake Pad Replacement $317 ($159–$529)
Tire Rotation $42 ($21–$79)
New Tires (Set of 4) $635 ($423–$1,058)
Battery Replacement $212 ($106–$370)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $106 ($63–$159)
Electrician (Per Hour) $95 ($53–$148)
HVAC Repair $423 ($159–$846)
HVAC System Install $7,406 ($4,232–$12,696)
Roof Repair $1,058 ($423–$2,116)
Roof Replacement $9,522 ($5,819–$15,870)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,587 ($529–$3,703)
Divorce (Contested) $15,870 ($5,290–$31,740)
DUI Defense $5,290 ($2,116–$10,580)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,587 ($846–$3,174)
Will Preparation $529 ($212–$1,058)
Trust Preparation $2,645 ($1,058–$5,290)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut $58 ($32–$106)
Hair Coloring (Full) $159 ($79–$265)
Manicure $26 ($16–$48)
Pedicure $42 ($26–$69)
Massage (1 Hour) $85 ($53–$138)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.34 ($3.17–$5.82)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.70 ($2.65–$5.29)
Loaf of Bread $4.02 ($2.65–$5.82)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.76 ($3.17–$6.88)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.82 ($4.23–$7.94)
Rice (per lb) $1.06 ($0.63–$1.90)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $148 ($85–$265)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $74 ($32–$159)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $74 ($42–$127)
Internet (Monthly) $74 ($42–$106)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $69 ($32–$106)
Cable TV (Monthly) $90 ($53–$159)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $212 ($79–$529)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,116 ($1,270–$3,703)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $74 ($32–$138)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.46–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $106 ($32–$265)
Driver's License Renewal $32 ($16–$79)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,270 ($635–$2,645)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,058 ($529–$2,116)
After-School Care (Monthly) $423 ($212–$741)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $53 ($26–$106)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,058 ($423–$2,645)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,225 ($5,290–$31,740)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $63 ($32–$106)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $106 ($53–$212)
Dog Grooming $63 ($32–$106)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $42 ($21–$79)
Dog Spay/Neuter $317 ($159–$529)
Cat Spay/Neuter $212 ($106–$423)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,999
Toddler$1,769
Preschool$1,342
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$1,082
Toddler$996
Preschool$866
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Essex County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 64,038 9,524 $61,998 1.38
Manufacturing 39,526 832 $109,328 1.49
Retail Trade 34,981 2,289 $42,998 1.08
Accommodation & Food Services 28,875 1,702 $32,136 0.98
Professional & Technical Services 17,386 2,802 $135,143 0.77
Construction 17,091 2,389 $93,526 1.01
Administrative & Waste Services 16,503 1,403 $60,343 0.87
Other Services 12,441 2,156 $42,886 1.28
Wholesale Trade 10,341 995 $120,899 0.81
Educational Services 8,210 330 $58,211 1.23
Finance & Insurance 7,325 962 $136,648 0.56
Arts & Entertainment 6,280 457 $35,565 1.15
Transportation & Warehousing 6,270 521 $61,877 0.46
Information & Technology 3,916 485 $131,496 0.65
Management of Companies 3,718 123 $175,558 0.68
Real Estate 3,344 726 $89,853 0.67
Utilities 905 43 $146,830 0.74
Agriculture & Forestry 856 136 $59,392 0.33
Mining & Oil/Gas 52 3 $103,429 0.04

Schools in Rockport

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rockport Elementary Elementary 304 34 8.9:1
Rockport High High 231 29 8.0:1
Rockport Middle Middle 195 27 7.2:1
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Radio Stations near Rockport

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WRKO-AM 680 news, talk AAC
Outpost Radio - 57 Chevy Radio (VIP) golden oldies, oldies MP3 128 kbps
CRB - Boston Early Music boston, classical AAC+ 128 kbps
KISS 108 WXKS FM 107.9 Boston hits, hot adult contemporary AAC
CRB Classical 99.5 AAC 256 boston, classical AAC 255 kbps
WERS alternative, college MP3 128 kbps
WBZ News Radio 1030 AAC
WUMB Blues american, blues MP3 128 kbps
CRB - Bach Channel bach, boston AAC+ 128 kbps
WUMB folk MP3 128 kbps
WGBH 89.7 MP3 96 kbps
WBUR news, talk MP3 48 kbps
BumbleBee Radio MP3 192 kbps
KISS 108 - WXKS-FM 107.9 Boston pop, top 40 AAC
WUMB 91.9 FM Boston, MA americana, blues MP3 128 kbps
100.7 WZLX classic rock AAC
WGBH-WCRB Bach Channel bach MP3 128 kbps
Boston Praise Radio & TV MP3 128 kbps
WRBB college radio MP3 128 kbps
100.3 WHEB rock AAC
WUMB Contemporary Folk contemporary folk MP3 24 kbps
CRB - Holiday Classical Mix boston, christmas AAC+ 128 kbps
CRB - Holiday Classics boston, christmas AAC+ 127 kbps
WRBB 104.9FM Campus Radio MP3 128 kbps
WUNR 1600 AM ethnic MP3 56 kbps
CRB - Leonard Bernstein boston, classical AAC+ 128 kbps
CRB Classical 99.5 boston, classical MP3 192 kbps
UncertainFM alternative, freeform MP3 128 kbps
Christus Radio MP3 128 kbps
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National Parks Near Rockport

245 national parks and monuments found near Rockport.

ParkTypeFee
Abigail Adams State Park State Park Free
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation State Park Free
Adams National Historical Park National Historical Park $15
Agassiz Road State Park Free
Alewife Brook Reservation State Park Free
Ames Nowell State Park State Park Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation State Park Free
Arborway Ii State Park Free
Arborway Overpass Path State Park Free
Armenian Heritage Park State Park Free
Ashland State Park State Park Free
Baldpate Pond State Park State Park Free
Bayswater Street State Park Free
Beaver Brook North Reservation State Park Free
Beaver Brook Reservation State Park Free
Bellevue Hill Reservation State Park Free
Blackstone River State Park Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park State Park Free
Blackstone River Bikeway State Park Free
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Blue Hills Reservation State Park Free
Boat Ramp State Park Free
Borderland State Park State Park Free
Boston African American National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area National Recreation Area Free
Boston Harbor Islands State Park State Park Free
Boston National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Boyden Park State Park Free
Boylston Street Ii State Park Free
Bradley Palmer State Park State Park Free
Breakheart Reservation State Park Free
Bristol Blake State Reservation State Park Free
Brooke Courthouse Plaza State Park Free
Bunker Hill Cc Athletic Fields State Park Free
Bunker Hill Cc Campus Grounds State Park Free
Calf Pasture Ii State Park Free
Callahan State Park State Park Free
Cana Portal State Park Free
Cannalonga Memorial Park State Park Free
Canterbury Brookside I State Park Free
Cape Cod National Seashore National Seashore $25
Carson Beach State Park Free
Centre Street I State Park Free
Centre Street Ii State Park Free
Centre Street Iv State Park Free
Charles River Reservation State Park Free
Charles River Reservation State Park Free
Charlestown Parcel State Park Free
Chestnut Street State Park Free
Chinatown Park State Park Free
Cochituate State Park State Park Free
Colt State Park State Park Free
Columbia Road/Day Boulevard State Park Free
Commercial Point State Park Free
Commonwealth Plaza State Park Free
Conley & Tenean Streets Park State Park Free
Constitution Beach State Park Free
Copley Place Plaza State Park Free
Correia State Park Free
Crane Ledge Ii State Park Free
Crescent Beach State Park State Park Free
Cushing Memorial State Park State Park Free
Cutler Park Reservation State Park Free
Dean Parkway State Park Free
Decatur & Meridian Streets Park State Park Free
Dewey Square Parks State Park Free
Dewey Square Plaza State Park Free
Diamond Hill State Park Free
Dighton Rock State Park State Park Free
Dorchester Shores Reservation State Park Free
East Bay Bikepath State Park Free
Eastport Park State Park Free
Ellacoya State Park State Park Free
Elm Bank Reservation State Park Free
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation State Park Free
Endicott Triangle State Park Free
Fall River Heritage State Park State Park Free
Ferry Beach State Park Free
Ferry Beach State Park State Park Free
Flagg St Scoccer Field State Park Free
Fourth Street Park State Park Free
Franklin Park Zoo Parking/Dcr State Park Free
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Gallivan/Hallet Circle State Park Free
Galvin Green State Park Free
Gaudette State Park Free
George Washington Picnic Grove State Park Free
Goddard Park State Park Free
Governor Thomas Dudley Park State Park Free
Governors State Park State Park Free
Great Brook Farm State Park State Park Free
Halibut Point State Park State Park Free
Hammond Pond Reservation State Park Free
Hampton Beach State Park State Park Free
Hawksnest State Park State Park Free
Hopkinton State Park State Park Free
I-90 Interchange State Park Free
Indian Head Drive Boat Launch State Park Free
Jenness Beach State Park State Park Free
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
John L. Curran Fishing Area State Park Free
Johnston Historical State Park Free
Jordan Marsh Service Center State Park Free
Kingston State Park State Park Free
Lake Tiogue Boat Launch State Park Free
Laudholm Farms State Park Free
Lawrence Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lawrence Riverfront State Park State Park Free
Leather District Park State Park Free
Lincoln Street Green State Park Free
Lincoln Woods State Park Free
Lincoln Woods State Park State Park Free
London Street Park State Park Free
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Longmeadow Fishing Area State Park Free
Lost Lake Boat Ramp State Park Free
Lowell Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lowell National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Lowell Park State Park Free
Lynn Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lynn Shore Reservation State Park Free
Lynn Woods Reservation State Park Free
M Street Beach State Park Free
Malibu Beach State Park Free
Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed State Park Free
Marblehead (Meetinghouse Eddy) Boat Launch State Park Free
Marine Industrial Park Entrance Ii State Park Free
Marine Park State Park Free
Mary Soo Hoo Park State Park Free
Mass Art Campus State Park Free
Massasoit State Park State Park Free
Maudslay State Park State Park Free
Meany Park State Park Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation State Park Free
Medford Street Corridor I State Park Free
Melnea Cass Boulevard I State Park Free
Meshanticut Park State Park Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation State Park Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation State Park Free
Minute Man National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Mother Brook Reservation State Park Free
Mowry Pond State Park Free
Mt. Vernon Street Plaza State Park Free
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation State Park Free
Mystic River Reservation State Park Free
Narragansett Parkway State Park Free
Nashua Street Park State Park Free
Neponset River Reservation State Park Free
New Chardon Square State Park Free
Nickerson State Park State Park Free
North End Park State Park Free
North Hampton State Park State Park Free
North Street Park State Park Free
Northwood Meadows State Park State Park Free
Odiorne Point State Park State Park Free
Old Harbor Reservation State Park Free
Olmsted Green State Park Free
Pallozi Farm State Park Free
Parallel Park State Park Free
Park Drive Ii State Park Free
Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access State Park Free
Paul Revere Park State Park Free
Pawtuckaway State Park State Park Free
Perkins Street State Park Free
Pilgrim Memorial State Park State Park Free
Piscataqua River Boat Access State Park Free
Podium Plaza State Park Free
Portal Park State Park Free
Quincy Shores Reservation State Park Free
Railroad Avenue State Park Free
Revere Beach Reservation State Park Free
Rfk Greenway I State Park Free
Richmond & North Streets Park I State Park Free
Richmond & North Streets Park Ii State Park Free
Rink Grounds State Park Free
Riverdale Park State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rocky Point State Park Free
Roger Williams National Memorial National Memorial Free
Rolling Bridge Park State Park Free
Ronci State Park Free
Roxbury Heritage State Park State Park Free
Rumney Marsh Reservation State Park Free
Salem Maritime National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Salisbury Beach State Reservation State Park Free
Salmon Falls State Park Free
Salters Grove State Park Free
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Saugus River Reservation State Park Free
Savin Hill Cove State Park Free
Sayles Finishing State Park Free
Scarborough Beach State Park State Park Free
Scarmella/Maverick Square State Park Free
Scusset Beach State Reservation State Park Free
Sefsick State Park Free
Senator Finnegan Park State Park Free
Shag Rocks State Park Free
Silver Lake State Park State Park Free
Slatersville Pond State Park Free
Snake Den State Park State Park Free
Somerset Street Plaza State Park Free
South Boston Maritime Park State Park Free
South Main Street Park State Park Free
South Street Community Garden State Park Free
Squibnocket Park State Park Free
State Fish Pier State Park Free
State House grounds State Park Free
State Pier 1 State Park Free
State Public Health Campus State Park Free
Stephen Hopkins State Park Free
Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp State Park Free
Stony Brook Reservation State Park Free
Strandway/Castle Island State Park Free
Sweets Knoll State Park State Park Free
Ten Mile River State Park Free
The Fenway Ii State Park Free
Town Boat House State Park Free
Tree House Plaza State Park Free
Truman Parkway State Park Free
Tunnel Harborwalk State Park Free
Turnpike Overlook State Park Free
Two Lights State Park State Park Free
Umass Boston Campus Ctr Oval State Park Free
United Nbhd Of Lower Roxbury Cg State Park Free
Urban Arboretum State Park Free
Valenti Square State Park Free
Vaughan Woods State Park State Park Free
Vfw Parkway State Park Free
Victory Road Park State Park Free
Walden Pond State Reservation State Park Free
Wallis Sands State Park State Park Free
Webb Memorial State Park State Park Free
Weider Park State Park Free
Wentworth State Park State Park Free
West End Park State Park Free
Wharf District Park State Park Free
Williams Tunnel Portal Park State Park Free
Willow Pond Meadow State Park Free
Wilson Mountain Reservation State Park Free
Wompatuck State Park State Park Free
Wood Island Bay Edge State Park Free
Wood Island Bay Marsh State Park Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park State Park Free
Wormwood Park State Park Free

Museums in Rockport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HEFTLER VISITING ARTIST GALLERYART MUSEUM9782322655$114,978,001
GALLERY AT BARRINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTSART MUSEUM$84,549,848
CAPE ANN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION27 PLEASANT STREET9782830455$2,765,118
MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION10 UNION ST9785267230$558,361
MANCHESTER HISTORY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8606479983$558,361
MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7816311768$341,379
ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATIONART MUSEUM9785466604$274,245
IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9783562811$273,200
IPSWICH MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION6039687716$273,200
NEWBURYPORT MARITIME SOCIETYGENERAL MUSEUM9784628681$266,031
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATIONART MUSEUM9784658769$260,603
ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION66 MAIN STREET9787687541$176,141
ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION9787687541$176,141
SANDY BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION40 KING STREET9785469533$175,504
THACHER ISLAND ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION$103,593
PLUM ISLAND AERODROMEHISTORY MUSEUM$15,899
MAGNOLIA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9782814789$14,335
NEWBURYPORT PRESERVATION TRUSTHISTORIC PRESERVATION20 SHIP ST9784629079$12,559
AMERICAN HAND FIRE ENGINE SOCIETYHISTORY MUSEUM5084653948
BLACKBURN TAVERNGENERAL MUSEUM9782821919
COACHMANS RIVER CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION
COFFIN HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9784622634
ESSEX WATERFOUL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9787686953
GREAT MARSH PRESERVATION ADVOCATESHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAMMOND MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM9782832080
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SEABROOKHISTORIC PRESERVATION156 WALTON ROAD6034745066
LORING HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
PHYLLIS A MARINE ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM
SEDGWICK GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WHIPPLE HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9783562811

Libraries in Rockport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GLOUCESTER LYCEUM & SAWYER FREE LIB2 DALE AVE.0.0135,078
ABBOT PUBLIC LIBRARY235 PLEASANT STREET0.0134,669
ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY17 SCHOOL STREET0.0105,393
IPSWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY25 NORTH MAIN ST.0.099,200
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA PUB. LIBRARY15 UNION STREET0.042,554
SEABROOK LIBRARY25 LIBERTY LANE0.039,972
T.O.H.P. BURNHAM FREE LIBRARY30 MARTIN ST.0.021,181

Farmers Markets in Rockport

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Ann Farmers MarketStage Fort ParkJune to OctoberThu:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM;YesVisit
Cape Ann Farmers MarketChurch StreetNovember to DecemberSat:9:30 AM - 12:00 PM;Visit
Essex Farmers Market24 Martin Street06/21/2014 to 10/18/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Ipswich Farmers Market36 S. Main St.06/20/2014 to 10/17/2014Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit
Marblehead Farmers' Market217 Pleasant St06/03/2017 to 11/18/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
The Newburyport Farmers' Market50 Water st01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Rockport

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Captain's Bounty on the Beach
Emerson Inn
Vista Hotel

Restaurants in Rockport

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ellen's Harborside Restaurant
Fish Shack
My Place by the Sea
Roy Moore Lobster Co
The Lobster Pool

Cafes in Rockport

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean & Leaf Cafe
Fresco's Seaside
Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen

Cinemas in Rockport

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cape Ann Community Cinema
Little Arts Cinema

Theatres in Rockport

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shalin Liu Perfomance Center

Train Stations in Rockport

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockport

Golf Courses in Rockport

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bass Rocks Golf Club
Rockport Golf Club

Breweries in Rockport

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cape Ann Brewing CoGloucester, Venues, Bar, wholesale, manufacturing, food, brewer27 Commercial St9782814782
Cape Ann Brewing Company BrewpubFood & Drink, Breweries11 Rogers St9782814782
Ipswich Ale BreweryBreweries, Food & Drink2 Brewery Pl19783563329

Nursing Homes in Rockport

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
DEN-MAR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
44 SOUTH STREET
Non profit - Corporation 76 55 2/5 3/5 3/5 9785466311

Pharmacies in Rockport

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
RITE AID - 10136 33 WHISTLESTOP MALL 978-546-7521

Daycare Centers in Rockport

5 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
ANNISQUAM PRESCHOOL INC
1123 WASHINGTON ST.
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP (978) 283-2814 OPEN
CAPE ANN Y ASP AT PLUM COVE
15 HICKORY ST.
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP (978) 778-5072 OPEN
EAST GLOUCESTER AFTER SCHOOL YMCA PROGRAM
8 DAVIS STREET EXT
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP (978) 778-5072 OPEN
MAJESTIC HARBOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
127 EASTERN AVE
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP (978) 283-5202 OPEN
ROCKPORT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
34 JERDENS LN.
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP (978) 778-5072 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Rockport

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
ROCKPORTMA ANNEX 126 BroadwayChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA ANNEX 226 BroadwayChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA ATLANTIC 128 Atlantic AveChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA ATLANTIC 228 Atlantic AveChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA ATLANTIC 328 Atlantic AveChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA TRANSFER 15 Blue Gate LnChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA TRANSFER 25 Blue Gate LnChargePoint Network2J1772public
ROCKPORTMA TRANSFER 35 Blue Gate LnChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Rockport

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
40 DORY ROADLTOWER59
40 DORY ROADLTOWER59
68 JOHNSON ROADMTOWER45
68 JOHNSON ROADMTOWER45

Fire Stations in Rockport

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Rockport Fire Department37 BroadwayVolunteer978-546-2842

Bridges in Rockport

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Arch (Deck)Masonry18725213,000G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete20077012,931G
SlabConcrete19213310,800F

Airports Near Rockport

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boston Logan International AirportBOSLarge Airport
Beverly Regional AirportBVYMedium Airport
Laurence G Hanscom FieldBEDMedium Airport
Lawrence Municipal AirportLWMMedium Airport
Norwood Memorial AirportOWDMedium Airport
Portsmouth International Airport at PeasePSMMedium Airport
Blue Puffin Farm HeliportSmall Airport
Cole Farm AirportSmall Airport
Cranland AirportSmall Airport
Goddard FieldSmall Airport
Hampton AirfieldSmall Airport
Heaton AirportSmall Airport
Locke Lake AirportSmall Airport
Mansfield Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Marshfield Municipal George Harlow FieldSmall Airport
Meadowbrook AirportSmall Airport
Murphy-Sherwood Park AirportSmall Airport
Northwood AirportSmall Airport
Perrotti Skyranch AirfieldSmall Airport
Pheasant FieldSmall Airport
Plum Island AirportSmall Airport
Plymouth Municipal AirportPYMSmall Airport
Propwash AirportSmall Airport
Provincetown Municipal AirportPVCSmall Airport
Seacoast AirfieldSmall Airport
Sherman-Private AirportSmall Airport
Skydive Lebanon AirportSmall Airport
Skyhaven AirportSmall Airport
Snow AirportSmall Airport
Steck Farm AirportSmall Airport
Winterwood AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Rockport

7 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Campus Safety
Essex Police Department24 Martin Street
Gloucester Police Department197 Main Street
Gordon Police
Manchester Police Headquarters10 Central Street
Marblehead Police Deartment11 Gerry Street
Rockport Police Headquarters168 Main Street

Grocery Stores in Rockport

9 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
COMMON CROW NATURAL HEALTH INC.Other200 Eastern Ave
Cumberland Farms Inc 6663Convenience Store9 Railroad Ave
CVS Pharmacy 62Other6 Thatcher Rd
Rockport Farmers Market NAFMNPFarmers and Markets0 Broadway & Mt Pleasant St
Sandy Bay ProvisionsConvenience Store27 Whistlestop Mall
Seaview FarmFarmers and Markets38 South St
SHAW'S SUPERMARKET 3590Supermarket127 Eastern Ave
Stop & Shop 410Supermarket6A Thatcher Rd
Walgreens 17472Other33 Whistlestop Mall

Treatment Centers in Rockport

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behav Servs - Opioid Treatment ProgramSubstance Abuse978-283-0296 x1017
JRI Behavioral Health Center - SatelliteBoth978-283-7198
Middlesex Recovery PCSubstance Abuse978-515-7664

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rockport

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BIOGENESIS CHURCH INC1 WARREN CT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH4 HIGH ST

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UFO Sightings
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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1
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockport

What is the population of Rockport?

Rockport has a population of 4,795 residents and is located in Massachusetts. The population density is 1,205 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Rockport expensive to live in?

Rockport is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 105.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $86,250, 15% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $694,300 (146% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,848 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Rockport safe?

Rockport is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 220 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Rockport receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Rockport?

Rockport has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Rockport?

Rockport has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,453. There are 28,628 business establishments in the area, including 1,878 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 23.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rockport?

The median home value in Rockport is $694,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $837,747. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,848. Fair market rent is $1,822 for a 1-bedroom and $2,300 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.8%. The average annual property tax is $8,835.

How are the schools in Rockport?

Schools in Rockport score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 59.1% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. 30.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Rockport?

The obesity rate in Rockport is 27.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.3% of adults are smokers. 16.9% are physically inactive. 24.9% of residents report depression. 3.1% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 97.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,350.

What is transportation like in Rockport?

The average commute in Rockport is 26 minutes. 65.8% of workers drive alone to work, 2.6% use public transit, and 23.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rockport?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rockport is 92.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 95.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.8% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are military veterans. 12.9% of residents have a disability. 98.9% have health insurance coverage.

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