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Rock Hill, MO


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Rock Hill, Missouri

Rock Hill, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 5 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Rock Hill is home to some 4,765 residents.

The People and Families of Rock Hill

In Rock Hill, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 32% of Rock Hill is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Rock Hill is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rock Hill had a median family income of $58,300. More so than most places, the people in Rock Hill generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Rock Hill are poor than in most places in Missouri. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Rock Hill than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Rock Hill.

Rock Hill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Rock Hill was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Rock Hill, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Rock Hill.

High Points

Rock Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRock Hill Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRock Hill Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rock Hill College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rock Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rock Hill Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rock Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Rock Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Rock Hill Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rock Hill Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Rock Hill, MO

Comparing Rock Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime67

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