Rock Hill, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
74,769 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,770 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$267,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,063 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
4
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
2
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
5
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 4 1 44
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 3 0 60
May 3 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 4 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, SC State Senate District 15, SC State House District 46, SC
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Schools

Northside Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Winthrop University
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
York Technical College
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Clinton College
2 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Piedmont Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville
14 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
69 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
90 miles, SE • 1 star
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