Living in Rock Rapids, Iowa

Rock Rapids at a glance

Population

2,661

Median age

41State: 38.6

Median household income

$63,942State: $75,059

Median home value

$206,700State: $208,000

Median rent

$812/moState: $972

Homeowners

71.3%

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.7%

Average commute

13 min

Is Rock Rapids a good place to live?

Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%.

Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Rock Rapids

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rock Rapids the median home value is $206,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,207 a month in housing costs.

Rock Rapids median household income

The median household income in Rock Rapids is $63,942 and the income per person is $31,022. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Housing in Rock Rapids: homes for sale and rent

Housing units

1,136

Owner-occupied

71.3%

Renter-occupied

28.7%

Vacant

14.2%Includes seasonal homes

Median year built

1971

Average household size

2.62

Rock Rapids demographics

Population

2,661

Median age

41

Under 18

28%

65 and older

20.4%

Households

975

Foreign-born

3.3%

Veterans

4.9%Adults 18+

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rock Rapids ›

Education in Rock Rapids

21.7% of adults 25 and older in Rock Rapids have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Jobs and commute in Rock Rapids

Unemployment rate

3.8%State: 3.6%

Average commute

13 minState: 20 min

Work from home

12%

Drive alone

72.1%

Public transit

0%

Walk to work

6.7%

Homes with broadband

89.4%

Rock Rapids vs nearby towns

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