At a Glance
Median Income
$80,750
$30,051 per capita
Home Value
$440,000
Zillow: $486,458
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
39.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Rockvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockvale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockvale residents earn a median household income of $80,750 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,051. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,776 business establishments, including 681 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockvale is $440,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,458. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
26.5% of adults in Rockvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockvale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,229
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,750
Per Capita$30,051
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty39.7%
County GDP$27,630M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,225
Housing
B+
Home Value$440,000
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$486,458
Housing Units594
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,620/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation698 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute41 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockvale was built in 2004.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 681 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.