Rock Hill, South Carolina

South Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.3

D+

out of 100

Overview

Rock Hill is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 75,654, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $327,415. Median household income is $60,807.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 75,654 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $327,415 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $60,807 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.1 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

75,654

Source: Census ACS

$327,415

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$60,807

Source: Census ACS

25.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

28

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

York County (county-level results)

40%
59%
Democrat 59,600
Republican 88,239
Leans R+19.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 62.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 57.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 28/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.3

Location

Rock Hill, SC (34.9151, -81.0129)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.