At a Glance
Median Income
$89,485
$16,123 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
Zillow: $493,799
Median Rent
$639/mo
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.2% 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 $89,485 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,123. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Ridge is $450,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,799. Median rent is $639/month, with 12.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Education
2.3% of adults in Rocky Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population901
Median Age16.6 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,485
Per Capita$16,123
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
B+
Home Value$450,000
Rent$639
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$493,799
Housing Units118
Rent Burden12.9%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation4,937 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute8 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Rocky Ridge was founded in 1998.
The median home in Rocky Ridge was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.