Living in Rockland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockland · Census data 2020–2024
Rockland has 246 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $44,375 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $59,600.
Rockland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockland at a glance
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,375State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $59,600State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 97.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rockland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockland the median home value is $59,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,033 a month in housing costs.
Rockland median household income
The median household income in Rockland is $44,375 and the income per person is $20,091. 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rockland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 97.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.1%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.62
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rockland has many vacation and second homes.
Rockland demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 23.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockland ›
Education in Rockland
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Rockland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Rockland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland | 246 | $44,375 | $59,600 | — |
| Mass City | 299 | $74,313 | $84,200 | — |
| Ontonagon | 1,355 | $50,164 | $105,200 | $538 |
| Bruce Crossing | 257 | $74,583 | $106,400 | — |
| Ewen | 281 | $60,625 | $77,500 | — |
| White Pine | 369 | $39,861 | $59,500 | — |
| Bergland | 138 | $44,375 | $85,600 | $708 |
| Watersmeet | 250 | $63,452 | $67,200 | — |
| Painesdale | 416 | $63,750 | $92,800 | — |
More for people moving to Rockland
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What is the median household income in Rockland, MI?
The median household income in Rockland is $44,375, 39% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockland?
The median home value in Rockland is $59,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Rockland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.6%.
What is the median age in Rockland?
The median age in Rockland is 46.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rockland?
The average commute to work in Rockland is 26 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockland?
The unemployment rate in Rockland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockland?
7.3% of adults in Rockland 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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