At a Glance
Median Income
$85,391
$34,439 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
Zillow: $223,349
Median Rent
$968/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rockwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockwood residents earn a median household income of $85,391 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,439. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockwood is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,349. Median rent is $968/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Rockwood reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Rockwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,189
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,265/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,391
Per Capita$34,439
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$968
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$223,349
Housing Units1,336
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property600/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation583 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockwood was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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