Living in Rock Hall, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rock Hall · Census data 2020–2024
Rock Hall has 1,215 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $74,597 (28% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $262,000, the median rent is $595/month.
Rock Hall is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rock Hall at a glance
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 61.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $74,597State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $262,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $595/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Rock Hall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Maryland median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rock Hall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rock Hall the median home value is $262,000, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $595 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,883 a month in housing costs.
Rock Hall median household income
The median household income in Rock Hall is $74,597 and the income per person is $53,528. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Rock Hall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 929
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.83
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rock Hall has many vacation and second homes.
Rock Hall demographics
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 42.5%
- Households
- 646
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rock Hall ›
Education in Rock Hall
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Rock Hall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rock Hall
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Rock Hall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hall | 1,215 | $74,597 | $262,000 | $595 |
| Tolchester | 379 | $121,042 | $334,200 | $1,073 |
| Chesapeake Landing | 509 | $53,566 | $231,300 | — |
| Chestertown | 5,594 | $54,346 | $344,000 | $1,206 |
| Queenstown | 907 | $122,031 | $384,800 | $1,929 |
| Kingstown | 1,713 | $93,625 | $293,000 | $1,536 |
| Centreville | 4,761 | $89,602 | $449,900 | $1,262 |
| Kent Narrows | 507 | $139,259 | $673,400 | — |
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | $251,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rock Hall, MD?
The median household income in Rock Hall is $74,597, 28% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rock Hall?
The median home value in Rock Hall is $262,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Rock Hall?
The median gross rent in Rock Hall is $595 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Rock Hall, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Maryland median.
What is the median age in Rock Hall?
The median age in Rock Hall is 61.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Rock Hall?
The average commute to work in Rock Hall is 19 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rock Hall?
The unemployment rate in Rock Hall is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rock Hall?
31.2% of adults in Rock Hall 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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