Living in Rockbridge, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockbridge · Census data 2020–2024
Rockbridge has 146 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $98,125 (18% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $77,500, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Rockbridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockbridge at a glance
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rockbridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rockbridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockbridge the median home value is $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $981 a month in housing costs.
Rockbridge median household income
The median household income in Rockbridge is $98,125 and the income per person is $26,623. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rockbridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 71
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 53.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 4.42
53.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rockbridge has many vacation and second homes.
Rockbridge demographics
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 33
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockbridge ›
Education in Rockbridge
0% of adults 25 and older in Rockbridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockbridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Rockbridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge | 146 | $98,125 | $77,500 | $1,313 |
| Greenfield | 1,105 | $71,250 | $103,900 | $853 |
| Medora | 316 | $76,750 | $93,800 | $636 |
| Chesterfield | 201 | $60,000 | $86,000 | — |
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
| Hettick | 153 | $65,000 | $142,500 | $732 |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
| Jerseyville | 7,445 | $73,529 | $143,900 | $869 |
| Shipman | 618 | $56,771 | $89,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rockbridge, IL?
The median household income in Rockbridge is $98,125, 18% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockbridge?
The median home value in Rockbridge is $77,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rockbridge?
The median gross rent in Rockbridge is $1,313 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Rockbridge, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Rockbridge?
The median age in Rockbridge is 46.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rockbridge?
The average commute to work in Rockbridge is 27 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockbridge?
The unemployment rate in Rockbridge is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockbridge?
0% of adults in Rockbridge 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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