Rocky Point, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Rocky Point is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,648. Residents earn $83,456 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,648 Population 2,321/sq mi density
$83,456 Median Income $49,256 per capita
$531,600 Home Value
$1,560 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,456 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$531,600 home value, $1,560/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,456
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $531,600
89% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,560
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Rocky Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,648
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,456
Per Capita$49,256
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute27 min

Housing

B
Home Value$531,600
Rent$1,560
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation37 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Libraries9

Is Rocky Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rocky Point receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rocky Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rocky Point is $83,456, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rocky Point is $531,600, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,560 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Rocky Point has a population of 1,648 with a density of 2,321 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.8%), with 9.3% Hispanic.

Population

1,648
Total Population
2,321
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.1%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.9%
4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rocky Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rocky Point is $83,456, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Rocky Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,456
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,256
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rocky Point is $531,600, 89% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,560 (34% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$531,600
89% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$271
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,560
34% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate1.32%
In Rocky Point, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 15.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rocky Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity15.4%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.0%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Rocky Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Rocky Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation37 ft (11 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density2,321/sq mi
Coordinates47.5941°N, 122.6661°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,321/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Work from Home10.1%

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