What are the schools like in Rockport, MA?

Rockport is served primarily by Rockport. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Rockport?

The median household income in Rockport, MA is $89,574 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Rockport, MA?

Rockport has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.4 inches.

Rockport, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rockport, MA affordable or expensive?

Rockport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rockport is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $647,100 and the median rent is $1,712 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rockport, MA?

Rockport has a violent crime rate of 42.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 126.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rockport, MA a Good Place to Live?

Rockport is a small town of 4,943 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $89,574 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Rockport stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rockport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rockport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Rockport's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rockport costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rockport, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$647,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,712	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,574	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rockport's violent crime rate is 42.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.1 /100k

Property Crime

126.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rockport is served primarily by Rockport. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rockport, MA	National Avg
School District	Rockport	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rockport sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 51.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rockport, MA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	51.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rockport, MA	National Avg
Population	4,943	—
Median Age	59.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.3%	22.2%
65 and over	39.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gloucester, MA 3 mi Essex, MA 8 mi Ipswich, MA 11 mi Beverly, MA 13 mi Rowley, MA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Rockport

Rockport, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01966

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rockport, MA affordable or expensive?

Rockport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rockport roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $647,100 and median rent is $1,712/month.

What is the crime rate in Rockport, MA?

Rockport's violent crime rate is 42.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 126.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rockport?

Public schools in Rockport are operated by Rockport. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 59.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rockport, MA a good place to live?

Rockport, MA has a population of 4,943, a median household income of $89,574, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rockport?

Rockport averages 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 51.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rockport?

Rockport, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01966.

What is the population of Rockport?

The population of Rockport, Massachusetts is 4,943 with a median age of 59.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rockport?

Key numbers for living in Rockport: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $647,100, median household income $89,574, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rockport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.