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Rock Hill
  • Town in South Carolina
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Town
Charlotte

Rock Hill

#7 in Best Places to Live in York County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Rock Hill is a town in South Carolina with a population of 72,883. Rock Hill is in York County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Rock Hill offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rock Hill there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rock Hill and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Rock Hill are above average.
    About Rock Hill...
    Population
    72,883
    Town near
    Charlotte
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $187,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,098
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      505.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      83.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      436.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,662.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      246.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Rock Hill

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,706
    National
    $69,021
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