Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
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.
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, a low poverty rate. 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.
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.
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.
Rockport is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 209 per 100,000, 89% below the national average.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,250 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
| Census Median | $694,300 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $837,747 |
| Median List Price | $1,145,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,145,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $494 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.8% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,848 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Total Violent | 97.3/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.5/100K |
| Total Property | 208.5/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 55.6/100K |
| Theft | 111.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6407°N, 70.6203°W |
| County FIPS | 25009 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.1% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |