At a Glance
Median Income
$127,344
$77,165 per capita
Home Value
$608,200
Zillow: $752,806
Median Rent
$1,660/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
72.4%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 6.1% (69% 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 $752,806. 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.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population814
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,334/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$127,344
Per Capita$77,165
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B+
Home Value$608,200
Rent$1,660
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$752,806
Housing Units306
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
16.1% 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.