Living in Rocklin, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rocklin · Census data 2020–2024
Rocklin has 73,327 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $124,168 (25% higher than the California median), the median home value is $703,400, the median rent is $2,258/month.
Rocklin at a glance
- Population
- 73,327
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $124,168State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $703,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,258/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rocklin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the California median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Rocklin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rocklin the median home value is $703,400, 111% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,258 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,063 a month in housing costs.
Rocklin median household income
The median household income in Rocklin is $124,168 and the income per person is $58,054. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rocklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,993
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.78
Rocklin demographics
- Population
- 73,327
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 25,951
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rocklin ›
Education in Rocklin
48% of adults 25 and older in Rocklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rocklin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Rocklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin | 73,327 | $124,168 | $703,400 | $2,258 |
| Loomis | 6,853 | $81,487 | $634,500 | $1,702 |
| Roseville | 155,955 | $119,288 | $661,400 | $2,142 |
| Penryn | 1,114 | $127,361 | $808,500 | $573 |
| Granite Bay | 21,673 | $184,606 | $1,135,900 | $2,740 |
| Lincoln | 52,956 | $111,990 | $651,000 | $2,090 |
| Newcastle | 1,585 | $108,750 | $598,000 | $1,798 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| Orangevale | 35,958 | $99,832 | $565,100 | $1,932 |
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What is the median household income in Rocklin, CA?
The median household income in Rocklin is $124,168, 25% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rocklin?
The median home value in Rocklin is $703,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rocklin?
The median gross rent in Rocklin is $2,258 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Rocklin, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the California median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Rocklin?
The median age in Rocklin is 38.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rocklin?
The average commute to work in Rocklin is 26 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rocklin?
The unemployment rate in Rocklin is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rocklin?
48% of adults in Rocklin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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