At a Glance
Median Income
$52,591
$22,396 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
Zillow: $361,022
Median Rent
$681/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
3,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
62.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
37.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Rocky Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Point a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Point residents earn a median household income of $52,591 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,396. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Point is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,022. Median rent is $681/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Point reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,763/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Rocky Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
62.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Point has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,045
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,591
Per Capita$22,396
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty37.8%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$681
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$361,022
Housing Units489
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property3,763/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain63.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+62.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute37 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky Point was built in 1983.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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