Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Rockwood is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,189. Residents earn $85,391 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
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, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Rockwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockwood is $85,391, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Rockwood is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rockwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,121 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Rockwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,391 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.71% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,349 |
| Median List Price | $204,450 |
| Median List Price | $204,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 75.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $968 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.71% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Total Violent | 62.3/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 62.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,120.8/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 31.1/100K |
| Theft | 934.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 155.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0703°N, 83.2417°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.8% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |