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Rockvale, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rutherford County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,229 Population 291/sq mi density
$80,750 Median Income $30,051 per capita
$440,000 Home Value $476,012 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
534 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockvale, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,750
7% above
$30,051 per capita
Home Value
$440,000
56% above
Zillow: $476,012
Violent Crime
534/100K
40% above
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
39.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
156%
Poverty
320%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
140%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockvale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $476,012. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Safety & Crime

Rockvale reports 534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.

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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,229
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,750
Per Capita$30,051
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty39.7%
County GDP$27,630M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,225

Housing

B+
Home Value$440,000
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$476,012
Housing Units594
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent534/100K
Property3,347/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,620/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 681 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.