At a Glance
Median Income
$122,384
$62,636 per capita
Home Value
$658,300
Zillow: $609,205
Median Rent
$2,244/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Rockville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockville residents earn a median household income of $122,384 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,636. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockville is $658,300 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $609,205. Median rent is $2,244/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Rockville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
64.6% of adults in Rockville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population67,218
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density4,953/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,384
Per Capita$62,636
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
B+
Home Value$658,300
Rent$2,244
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$609,205
Housing Units28,052
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation469 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations91
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Rockville was founded in 1700.
The median home in Rockville was built in 1980.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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