Rockport, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,247
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
5.8%
Median Home
$555,800
Median Income
$85,667
Median Rent
$1,545
Rockport SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
3
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
4
Rockport, MA Crime Report
21
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
288.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-87.70%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockport / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 21 | 288.5 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 123.6 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.7 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 109.9 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 12 | 164.9 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 27.5 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 10 | 137.4 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Rockport, MA Cost Of Living
152
Rockport's Overall Cost Of Living
Rockport's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rockport | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 220 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Rockport in Massachusetts
Map Of Rockport, MA
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Population over time in Rockport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,247 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 5,245 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 5,002 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 5,101 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 4,846 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 4,832 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 4,966 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 4,952 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 5,312 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockport
| Race | Rockport | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rockport
| Gender | Rockport | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockport for adults over 25
| Education | Rockport | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rockport, Massachusetts
| Income | Rockport | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
