What are the schools like in Rock Hill, SC?

Rock Hill is served primarily by York 03. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Rock Hill?

The median household income in Rock Hill, SC is $60,807 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Rock Hill, SC?

Rock Hill has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Rock Hill, SC affordable or expensive?

Rock Hill's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rock Hill is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,500 and the median rent is $1,193 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rock Hill, SC?

Rock Hill has a violent crime rate of 440.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2348.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rock Hill, SC a Good Place to Live?

Rock Hill is a mid-sized city of 74,170 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $60,807 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Rock Hill stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rock Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rock 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: 97.0

Rock Hill's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rock Hill costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rock Hill, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,193	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,807	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Rock Hill's violent crime rate is 440.9 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

440.9 /100k

Property Crime

2348.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rock Hill is served primarily by York 03. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rock Hill, SC	National Avg
School District	York 03	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rock Hill sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rock Hill, SC
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Rock Hill, SC	National Avg
Population	74,170	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	38.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

India Hook, SC 5 mi Newport, SC 5 mi Lesslie, SC 5 mi Riverview, SC 6 mi Fort Mill, SC 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Rock Hill

Rock Hill, SC is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

29730 29732 29733

Rock Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rock Hill, SC affordable or expensive?

Rock Hill's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rock Hill roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $232,500 and median rent is $1,193/month.

What is the crime rate in Rock Hill, SC?

Rock Hill's violent crime rate is 440.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2348.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rock Hill?

Public schools in Rock Hill are operated by York 03. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rock Hill, SC a good place to live?

Rock Hill, SC has a population of 74,170, a median household income of $60,807, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Rock Hill?

Rock Hill averages 53.5°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rock Hill?

Rock Hill, SC is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 29730, 29732, 29733.

What is the population of Rock Hill?

The population of Rock Hill, South Carolina is 74,170 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Rock Hill: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $232,500, median household income $60,807, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rock Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.