Median Income
$101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$616
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
32% lower than US avg
How Rockwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population8,440
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$55,800
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.4%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$616
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,750
Rent Burden9.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rockwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rockwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rockwood is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Rockwood among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rockwood is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Rockwood has a population of 8,440 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).
Population
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.1% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 15.8% |
The median household income in Rockwood is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $101,000 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
The median home value in Rockwood is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $616 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,750 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Rockwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 457.5 sq mi (1,184.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |