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Rockwood, PA

Pennsylvania

Rockwood is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 792. Residents earn $49,063 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
792 Population 2,400/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $28,684 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $174,360 Zillow
$624 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $624/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,063
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,600
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $624
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population792
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,400/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$28,684
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$3,038M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$624
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$174,360
Housing Units408
Rent Burden22.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,869 ft (570 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.5%
Libraries6

Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockwood receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. 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 $49,063, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rockwood is $85,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rockwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rockwood has a population of 792 with a density of 2,400 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%).

Population

792
Total Population
2,400
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rockwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockwood is $49,063, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Rockwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,063
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,684
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$60,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,862
County GDP$3,038M

Business (County)

Restaurants153
Healthcare164
Retail229
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockwood is $85,600, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $624 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $174,360.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,600
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$174,360

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$624
46% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.8%
Housing Units408
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Effective Rate6.00%
Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall45.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,869 ft (570 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,400/sq mi
Coordinates39.9158°N, 79.1573°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin. 69.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.3%
D 21%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+83.0%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,400/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.5%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants153
Retail Stores229

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home0.6%

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