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Rock Hill, SC


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Rock Hill, South Carolina

Introduction to Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York county, is 23 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Rock Hill is home to some 49,765 residents.

Rock Hill History

Rock Hill was founded in the mid 1800s. The Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad discovered a small, flinty hill while constructing rail lines through the area. Though most of the rock was removed while building the depot, the area was named Rock Hill. The city's first post office was established on April 17, 1852. It was incorporated in 1892. The Saint Anne School, located in Rock Hill, was the first integrated school of South Carolina.

Rock Hill and nearby Attractions

  • River Park
  • Glencairn Garden
  • Museum of York County
  • Rock Hill Telephone Museum
  • Kings Mountain State Park
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Rock Hill

There are several playgrounds and parks in Rock Hill including Confederate Park, Friedman Park, Glencairn Garden, Cherry Park, Spencer Park, and Fewell Park. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their leiusre time at the Winthrop Golf Course. The Shiland Shopping Center, East Side Shopping Center, Cherry Plaza Shopping Center, Southgate Shopping Center, York Plaza Shopping Center, and Rock Hill Mall Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers.

Rock Hill Transportation

It takes several minutes to reach Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Rock Hill Higher Education

Winthrop University, Clinton Junior College, and York Technical College are located within the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRock Hill Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Rock Hill Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Rock Hill Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rock Hill, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women69
Senior Citizens52
Well-Paid Single Men38
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income48
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime13

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