At a Glance
Median Income
$83,456
$49,256 per capita
Home Value
$531,600
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,560/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
601/100K
6,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Point residents earn a median household income of $83,456 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,256. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Point is $531,600 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,323. Median rent is $1,560/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Point reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,444/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Rocky Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,648
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,456
Per Capita$49,256
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$531,600
Rent$1,560
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units799
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent601/100K
Property6,444/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation37 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky Point was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.