Living in Rock Ridge, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rock Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Rock Ridge has 482 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $226,838 (137% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Rock Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rock Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 56.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $226,838State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Rock Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 137% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Home values 445% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rock Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rock Ridge the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rock Ridge median household income
The median household income in Rock Ridge is $226,838 and the income per person is $138,793. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Rock Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.63
Rock Ridge demographics
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rock Ridge ›
Education in Rock Ridge
69.2% of adults 25 and older in Rock Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 60.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rock Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Rock Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ridge | 482 | $226,838 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Glenville | 2,656 | $220,865 | $1,148,600 | $3,466 |
| Greenwich | 63,856 | $206,130 | $1,695,700 | $2,674 |
| Pemberwick | 3,665 | $132,326 | $940,200 | — |
| Rye Brook | 9,900 | $246,944 | $1,016,100 | $2,593 |
| Port Chester | 31,102 | $92,222 | $582,600 | $2,028 |
| Byram | 4,633 | $99,734 | $838,400 | $2,413 |
| Indian Field | 716 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Cos Cob | 7,546 | $190,481 | $1,210,400 | $3,067 |
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What is the median household income in Rock Ridge, CT?
The median household income in Rock Ridge is $226,838, 137% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rock Ridge?
The median home value in Rock Ridge is $2,000,001, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Rock Ridge?
The median gross rent in Rock Ridge is $3,501 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Rock Ridge, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 137% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: home values 445% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rock Ridge?
The median age in Rock Ridge is 56.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Rock Ridge?
The average commute to work in Rock Ridge is 18 minutes; 31.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rock Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Rock Ridge is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rock Ridge?
69.2% of adults in Rock Ridge 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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