What are the schools like in Rocky Hill, NJ?

School district data for Rocky Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Rocky Hill?

The median household income in Rocky Hill, NJ is $126,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Rocky Hill, NJ?

Rocky Hill has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

Rocky Hill, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rocky Hill, NJ affordable or expensive?

Rocky Hill's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rocky Hill is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $587,000 and the median rent is $1,521 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rocky Hill, NJ?

Rocky Hill has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 290.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rocky Hill, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Rocky Hill is a small town of 794 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $126,250 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Rocky Hill stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Rocky Hill 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: 112.5

Rocky Hill's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rocky Hill costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rocky Hill, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$587,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,521	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rocky Hill's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

290.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rocky Hill, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rocky Hill sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rocky Hill, NJ
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Rocky Hill, NJ	National Avg
Population	794	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Rocky Hill, NJ 2 mi Kingston, NJ 2 mi Ten Mile Run, NJ 3 mi Blawenburg, NJ 3 mi Princeton, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Rocky Hill

Rocky Hill, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08553

Rocky Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rocky Hill, NJ affordable or expensive?

Rocky Hill's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rocky Hill roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $587,000 and median rent is $1,521/month.

What is the crime rate in Rocky Hill, NJ?

Rocky Hill's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 290.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rocky Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Rocky Hill, NJ a good place to live?

Rocky Hill, NJ has a population of 794, a median household income of $126,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Rocky Hill?

Rocky Hill averages 38.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rocky Hill?

Rocky Hill, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08553.

What is the population of Rocky Hill?

The population of Rocky Hill, New Jersey is 794 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rocky Hill?

Key numbers for living in Rocky Hill: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $587,000, median household income $126,250, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rocky Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.