At a Glance
Median Income
$101,447
$47,055 per capita
Home Value
$327,400
Zillow: $247,835
Median Rent
$925/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
10,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockville residents earn a median household income of $101,447 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,055. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockville is $327,400 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,835. Median rent is $925/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Rockville reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,393/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Rockville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,521
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,447
Per Capita$47,055
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,400
Rent$925
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$247,835
Housing Units1,056
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent285/100K
Property10,393/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,118 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Rockville was founded in 2002.
The median home in Rockville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.