At a Glance
Median Income
$127,344
$77,165 per capita
Home Value
$608,200
Zillow: $727,931
Median Rent
$1,660/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.4%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Rocky Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Hill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Hill residents earn a median household income of $127,344 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,165. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Hill is $608,200 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,931. Median rent is $1,660/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Hill reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 926/100K.
Education
72.4% of adults in Rocky Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population814
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,334/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,344
Per Capita$77,165
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B+
Home Value$608,200
Rent$1,660
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$727,931
Housing Units306
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property926/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation93 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.4%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+39.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Rocky Hill was founded in 1889.
The median home in Rocky Hill was built in 1955.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.