Living in Rock Hill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rock Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Rock Hill has 2,546 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $112,344 (31% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $402,700, the median rent is $1,723/month.
Rock Hill at a glance
- Population
- 2,546
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $112,344State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $402,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,723/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rock Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the New York median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rock Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rock Hill the median home value is $402,700, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,723 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,332 a month in housing costs.
Rock Hill median household income
The median household income in Rock Hill is $112,344 and the income per person is $82,374. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rock Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,443
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.56
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rock Hill has many vacation and second homes.
Rock Hill demographics
- Population
- 2,546
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 991
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rock Hill ›
Education in Rock Hill
47.3% of adults 25 and older in Rock Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rock Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Rock Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | $112,344 | $402,700 | $1,723 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
| Monticello | 7,279 | $50,583 | $172,000 | $1,166 |
| Wurtsboro | 1,243 | $79,000 | $234,700 | $1,408 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| Bloomingburg | 680 | $28,958 | $412,500 | $1,296 |
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What is the median household income in Rock Hill, NY?
The median household income in Rock Hill is $112,344, 31% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rock Hill?
The median home value in Rock Hill is $402,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rock Hill?
The median gross rent in Rock Hill is $1,723 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Rock Hill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the New York median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Rock Hill?
The median age in Rock Hill is 51.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rock Hill?
The average commute to work in Rock Hill is 27 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rock Hill?
The unemployment rate in Rock Hill is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rock Hill?
47.3% of adults in Rock Hill 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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