Rockwood, MB

Manitoba · Hamilton Metro

Rockwood is a small city in Manitoba with a population of 8,440. Residents earn $101,000 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0

B Good

8,440 Population 18/sq mi density

$101,000 Median Income $55,800 per capita

$348,000 Home Value

$616 Median Rent 9.2% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$101,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$348,000 home value, $616/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

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

Median Income$101,000

Per Capita$55,800

Unemployment5.4%

Poverty8.4%

Commute30 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$348,000

Rent$616

Ownership93.1%

Housing Units2,750

Rent Burden9.2%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)

Rain35.9 in/yr

Sunny Days271/yr

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.9%

High School+34.7%

Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockwood receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rockwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow.

Rockwood has a population of 8,440 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 457.5 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.2% female and 55.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.1% of residents.

Population

8,440

Total Population

People / sq mi

40.8yrs

Median Age

5% above US avg

457.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%

Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.1%

6% above US avg

Spanish 1.1%

92% below US avg

Other Languages 15.8%

Social Characteristics

Rockwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockwood is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,073, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 262 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 21.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rockwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$101,000
	34% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$55,800
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,073

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.4%
	50% above US avg
Poverty Rate	8.4%
	32% below US avg
Establishments (County)	262

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.4 min
Drive Alone	89.4%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	21.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockwood is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 93.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,750 total housing units in the city. 9.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Homeownership	93.1%
Owner-Occupied	93.1%
Renter-Occupied	6.9%
Housing Units	2,750

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Rockwood receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Rockwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property	3,500.0/100K
	79% above US avg
Burglary	483.9/100K
Theft	2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Rockwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,188 ft (362 m)
Area	457.5 sq mi (1,184.9 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6190°N, 80.1444°W
Timezone	America/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999	14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.8	93 km
Feb 6, 2023	1 km NE of West Seneca, New York	M3.8	139 km
May 24, 2000	4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.1	87 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	97 km
May 25, 1995	3 km NW of Amherst, New York	M3.0	127 km
Jun 16, 2004	11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York	M2.9	129 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	77 km
Mar 8, 2008	5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York	M2.7	143 km
Dec 21, 2009	10 km NNE of Olcott, New York	M2.7	121 km
Mar 29, 2020	11 km N of Lyndonville, New York	M2.6	145 km
Sep 20, 2009	20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada	M2.6	63 km
Jul 11, 2017	11 km NNW of Barker, New York	M2.5	127 km
Feb 13, 2014	34 km N of Lyndonville, New York	M2.5	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.3 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.1 in
July	67°F (20°C)	3.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
November	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.8 in

Rockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.9%
	74% below US avg
High School+	34.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.6%

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	18/sq mi
Total Area	457.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.4 min
Drive Alone	89.4%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	21.9%

Schools in Rockwood

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Rockwood Centennial Public School	-	-	-	-
Eramosa Public School	-	-	-	-
Ecole Harris Mill Public School	-	-	-	-
Sacred Heart - Rockwood Catholic Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Rockwood

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
AIRPORT LOUNGE RADIO	aereoporto, airport	MP3 128 kbps
100% ACID JAZZ	acid, acid jazz	MP3 128 kbps
570 News Kitchener	local news	AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Laurier	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
CFDC 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (MP3 Stream)	country	MP3 128 kbps
CFDC-FM 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (AAC Stream)	country	AAC 64 kbps
CIRF-AM 1350 "Radio Humsafar" Brampton, ON	multicultural, multilingual	AAC+ 32 kbps
CFRU 93.3	-	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream)	corus media, hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 57 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream)	corus media, hot adult contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON	community radio, multicultural	MP3 128 kbps
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON	alternative rock, campus radio	AAC+ 55 kbps
CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON	rhythmic contemporary hits	AAC+ 47 kbps
CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON	adult contemporary	AAC+ 56 kbps
CHYM 96.7	pop	AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Disney Country FM 89.1	pop, top 40	MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Voyage Radio	-	AAC 64 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON	community radio, hot adult contemporary	MP3 160 kbps
98.5 CKWR Real Community Radio	community, local radio	MP3 320 kbps
CKC455 91.9 "CFRE Radio" University of Toronto Mississauga, ON	campus radio, student radio	MP3 128 kbps
CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON	news talk	AAC+ 47 kbps
CJML-FM 101.3 "FM 101" Milton, ON	adult contemporary	AAC+ 56 kbps
RiderRadioRocks.com (US)	-	MP3 192 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI	community alternative	MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON	community radio, multingual	MP3 320 kbps
CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON	country	AAC+ 47 kbps

Museums in Rockwood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Fashion History Museum
Guelph Civic Museum
Halton Region Museum
Nature Centre

Libraries in Rockwood

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Burlington Public Library - Kilbride Branch		0.0
Caledon Public Library - Alton Branch		0.0
Caledon Public Library - Caledon Village Branch		0.0
Caledon Public Library - Inglewood Branch		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Preston		0.0
GDHS Library		0.0
Guelph Public Library - Bullfrog Mall Branch		0.0
Guelph Public Library - East Side Branch		0.0
Guelph Public Library - Main Branch		0.0
Guelph Public Library - Scottsdale Branch		0.0
Guelph Public Library - West End Branch		0.0
Guelph Public Library - Westminister Square Branch		0.0
Halton Hills Public Library - Acton Branch		0.0
Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown Branch		0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Carlisle Branch		0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Freelton Branch		0.0
Hillsburgh Public Library		0.0
McLaughlin Library		0.0
Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Erin Village Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Puslinch Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Rockwood Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch		0.0
Wellington Law Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Rockwood

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Guelph Farmer's Market

Cinemas in Rockwood

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mustang Drive-In Theatre

Gas Stations in Rockwood

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Petro-Canada

Breweries in Rockwood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Fixed Gear Brewing
Fixed Gear Brewing Co.
Heartwood Farm & Cidery
Royal City Brewing - Beer Hall & Ward Room
Sparrow Brewing & Roasting Co.
Wellington Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Rockwood

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Rockwood

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Glen Eden	-	-	$0	-	-	-
The small snow downhill tubing	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hockley Valley Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Mansfield Ski Club	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Rockwood

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Toronto Pearson International Airport	YYZ	Large Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport	YTZ	Medium Airport
Brampton-Caledon Airport	-	Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport	-	Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport	YHM	Medium Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport	YKF	Medium Airport
Alliston Airport	-	Small Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur South Airport	-	Small Airport
Beeton Field	-	Small Airport
Bellamy Airport	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Blacks Lake Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bradford Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Briggs Field	-	Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark	-	Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field	-	Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)	-	Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)	-	Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport	-	Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field	-	Small Airport
Conn Field	-	Small Airport
Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field	-	Small Airport
Cookstown Airport	-	Small Airport
Creemore Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Damascus Field	-	Small Airport
Delhi Airport	-	Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport	-	Small Airport
Elmira Airport	-	Small Airport
Elora Airport	-	Small Airport
Erin Northwest Airport	-	Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)	-	Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport	-	Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)	-	Small Airport
Foxden Farms	-	Small Airport
Gamble Field	-	Small Airport
Gilford	-	Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field	-	Small Airport
Grenfel Field	-	Small Airport
Grimsby Regional Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Rockwood

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Rockwood Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rockwood

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Emmanuel Candian Reformed Church
Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple and Datta Yoga Centre of Canada
Knox Presbyterian Church
Rockwood United Church
Sacred Heart Church
Saint John's United Church
Stone United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockwood

What is the population of Rockwood?

Rockwood has a population of 8,440 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 457.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 44.2% female and 55.8% male.

Is Rockwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $101,000, 34% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rockwood safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Rockwood receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Rockwood?

Rockwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rockwood?

The unemployment rate in Rockwood is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,073. There are 262 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 21.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rockwood?

The median home value in Rockwood is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $616. The homeownership rate is 93.1%.

How are the schools in Rockwood?

8.9% of adults in Rockwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Rockwood?

The average commute in Rockwood is 30 minutes. 89.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rockwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwood is 98% White, 1% Asian. 83.1% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Rockwood, ON 4,629 pop · 0.0 mi Acton, ON 9,377 pop · 5.2 mi Guelph, ON 143,740 pop · 7.5 mi Guelph/Eramosa, ON 13,904 pop · 7.5 mi Halton Hills, ON 62,951 pop · 10.8 mi Erin, ON 11,981 pop · 11.4 mi Georgetown, ON 44,058 pop · 11.6 mi Fergus, ON 20,767 pop · 13.1 mi Puslinch, ON 7,944 pop · 13.3 mi Centre Wellington, ON 31,093 pop · 13.4 mi East Hespeler, ON 7,321 pop · 14.8 mi Milton, ON 132,979 pop · 14.9 mi Silver Heights, ON 8,235 pop · 15.0 mi Elora, ON 7,800 pop · 15.1 mi

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Overview 9/11

People 10/10

Economy 6/13

Housing 6/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 4/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 7/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 11/32

How Rockwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

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Rockwood vs U.S. Average

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Crime Rates: Rockwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

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Earthquake History

Monthly Weather

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Area & Infrastructure

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Farmers Markets in Rockwood

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