Living in Rockland, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockland · Census data 2020–2024
Rockland has 1,153 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $53,125 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $117,300, the median rent is $859/month.
Rockland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockland at a glance
- Population
- 1,153
- Median age
- 61.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $117,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Rockland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
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 $117,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,134 a month in housing costs.
Rockland median household income
The median household income in Rockland is $53,125 and the income per person is $34,661. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rockland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,222
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 51.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.93
51.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rockland has many vacation and second homes.
Rockland demographics
- Population
- 1,153
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 596
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockland ›
Education in Rockland
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Rockland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Rockland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland | 1,153 | $53,125 | $117,300 | $859 |
| Kennerdell | 221 | $80,417 | $172,900 | — |
| Richland | 702 | $69,821 | $181,300 | $869 |
| Scrubgrass | 855 | $61,458 | $151,600 | $1,365 |
| Cranberry | 6,273 | $60,977 | $149,600 | $761 |
| Sandycreek | 2,188 | $87,794 | $177,800 | $858 |
| Seneca | 1,439 | $63,031 | $158,800 | $690 |
| Emlenton | 663 | $60,913 | $103,900 | $743 |
| Clinton | 817 | $65,313 | $98,500 | $819 |
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What is the median household income in Rockland, PA?
The median household income in Rockland is $53,125, 32% lower 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 $117,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rockland?
The median gross rent in Rockland is $859 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Rockland, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Rockland?
The median age in Rockland is 61.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rockland?
The average commute to work in Rockland is 30 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockland?
The unemployment rate in Rockland is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockland?
15.2% 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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