Rockwood, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Chesterfield County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,834 Population 1,630/sq mi density
$90,804 Median Income $44,308 per capita
$312,500 Home Value $460,251 Zillow
$1,875 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,804 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$312,500 home value, $1,875/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockwood, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,804
21% above
$44,308 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
11% above
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
61% above
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
32% above
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
121%
Home Value
111%
Rent
161%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockwood residents earn a median household income of $90,804 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,308. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,284 business establishments, including 656 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockwood is $312,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,251. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

44.6% of adults in Rockwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,834
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,630/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,804
Per Capita$44,308
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$24,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

A+
Home Value$312,500
Rent$1,875
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$460,251
Housing Units3,359
Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation239 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockwood was built in 1987.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.