Living in Rockland, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockland · Census data 2020–2024

Rockland has 3,662 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $110,000 (41% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $321,800.

Rockland at a glance

Population
3,662
Median age
47.9State: 40.9
Median household income
$110,000State: $77,971
Median home value
$321,800State: $254,500
Homeowners
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Average commute
27 min

Is Rockland a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.

Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Rockland

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockland the median home value is $321,800, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,309 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Rockland$321,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Rockland median household income

The median household income in Rockland is $110,000 and the income per person is $58,528. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Rockland$110,000
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Rockland: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,398
Owner-occupied
97.8%
Renter-occupied
2.2%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.62

Rockland demographics

Population
3,662
Median age
47.9
Under 18
19.3%
65 and older
19.6%
Households
1,398
Foreign-born
4%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.4%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black2.5%
Asian1.5%

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

Education in Rockland

35.8% of adults 25 and older in Rockland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Rockland35.8%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Rockland

Unemployment rate
4.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 26 min
Work from home
13.8%
Drive alone
70.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.4%
Homes with broadband
88.8%

Rockland vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Rockland3,662$110,000$321,800—
New Jerusalem645$102,214$294,700—
Lyons466$55,347$179,800$975
Bowers103$72,656$245,800—
Pike1,568$105,729$365,400$1,161
Fleetwood4,064$93,276$220,200$1,500
Topton2,215$92,552$216,400$1,242
District1,399$100,677$357,200$880
Kutztown University4,182$18,676—$881

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Living in Rockland: FAQ

What is the median household income in Rockland, PA?

The median household income in Rockland is $110,000, 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $321,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Rockland, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Rockland?

The median age in Rockland is 47.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Rockland?

The average commute to work in Rockland is 27 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Rockland?

The unemployment rate in Rockland is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Rockland?

35.8% 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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