At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$28,272 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $124,053
Median Rent
$790/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
13.9% smoking rate
How Rocky Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Ridge residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,272. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,226 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Ridge is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,053. Median rent is $790/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
4.8% of adults in Rocky Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population274
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$28,272
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$790
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$124,053
Housing Units167
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation606 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky Ridge was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.