At a Glance
Median Income
$90,804
$44,308 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 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+
3.8 / 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 $90,804 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,308. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% 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.
Safety & Crime
Rockwood reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,834
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,630/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,804
Per Capita$44,308
Unemployment1.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,544/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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