Living in Rockwood, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockwood · Census data 2020–2024
Rockwood has 3,161 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $88,080 (21% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $188,600, the median rent is $1,037/month.
Rockwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,161
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,080State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $188,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,037/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rockwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Michigan median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockwood the median home value is $188,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,614 a month in housing costs.
Rockwood median household income
The median household income in Rockwood is $88,080 and the income per person is $37,126. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rockwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,339
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.47
Rockwood demographics
- Population
- 3,161
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,273
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockwood ›
Education in Rockwood
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Rockwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Rockwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood | 3,161 | $88,080 | $188,600 | $1,037 |
| South Rockwood | 1,924 | $78,203 | $226,500 | $1,350 |
| Flat Rock | 10,340 | $81,585 | $228,800 | $919 |
| Gibraltar | 4,873 | $91,651 | $223,200 | $1,276 |
| Woodhaven | 12,690 | $78,648 | $231,800 | $1,096 |
| Trenton | 18,125 | $82,212 | $210,600 | $880 |
| Estral Beach | 372 | $67,083 | $219,300 | — |
| Riverview | 12,186 | $73,468 | $215,100 | $1,101 |
| Carleton | 2,595 | $73,365 | $207,400 | $944 |
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What is the median household income in Rockwood, MI?
The median household income in Rockwood is $88,080, 21% higher 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 Rockwood?
The median home value in Rockwood is $188,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Rockwood?
The median gross rent in Rockwood is $1,037 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Rockwood, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Michigan median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Rockwood?
The median age in Rockwood is 42.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rockwood?
The average commute to work in Rockwood is 29 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockwood?
The unemployment rate in Rockwood is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockwood?
20.8% of adults in Rockwood 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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