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Cost of living in Rockwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rockwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rockwood is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rockwood is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rockwood is $380,970.
The median income in Rockwood is $97,992.
Rockwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rockwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rockwood | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rockwood, VA Weather
The average high in Rockwood is 68.9° and the average low is 45.2°.
There are 73.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.4 inches of precipitation each year with 10.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rockwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rockwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rockwood
The current population in Rockwood is 10,010. The population has increased 27.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,010 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 8,834 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 8,076 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 7,880 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 8,008 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 8,136 | 5.5% |
| 2018 | 7,712 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 8,235 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 7,882 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 8,634 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 8,281 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 8,442 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 8,436 | 7.9% |
| 2011 | 7,820 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,839 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockwood
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Rockwood is:
65.7% White with 6,572 White residents.
20.0% African American with 2,007 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 358 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 31 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 345 Two Or More residents.
6.8% Hispanic with 684 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rockwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 20.0% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rockwood
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Rockwood is 51.7% female with 5,177 female residents.
Rockwood is 48.3% male with 4,833 male residents.
| Gender | Rockwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockwood for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Rockwood completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Rockwood completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Rockwood completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Rockwood completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Rockwood completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Rockwood completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Rockwood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rockwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rockwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rockwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockwood, Virginia
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2.6% of households in Rockwood earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Rockwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Rockwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.3% of households in Rockwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Rockwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.4% of households in Rockwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Rockwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.6% of households in Rockwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Rockwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.0% of households in Rockwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rockwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.0% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
