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Rockwood, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Somerset County County
Rockwood, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rockwood residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,684. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,862 business establishments, including 153 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockwood is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,360. Median rent is $624/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Rockwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 450/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Rockwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.