At a Glance
Median Income
$109,333
$43,523 per capita
Home Value
$222,100
Zillow: $282,632
Median Rent
$864/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rockton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockton 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
Rockton residents earn a median household income of $109,333 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,523. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockton is $222,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,632. Median rent is $864/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Rockton reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,721/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Rockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,238
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,333
Per Capita$43,523
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,100
Rent$864
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$282,632
Housing Units3,138
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,721/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary67/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation726 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockton was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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