At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$60,776 per capita
Home Value
$694,300
Zillow: $837,747
Median Rent
$1,848/mo
42.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,776. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockport is $694,300 , 146% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $837,747. Median rent is $1,848/month, with 42.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Rockport reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 220/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.1% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockport has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,795
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$60,776
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
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%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation129 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockport was built in 1953.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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