Rock Hill

Drive along this main road to peruse the local retail shops in downtown Rock Hill.
Take a scenic walk along the wooded bridge over the water in Glencairn Gardens.
The Glencairn Gardens is centrally located in Rock Hill for many of the locals to visit.
Meet up with your neighbors in front of your home along the sidewalk in Rock Hill, SC.
Show off your creativite skills during the holidays at the local Center for the Arts.

Rock Hill, SC Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,297

Population

77,346

Renter Mix

46% Rent

Greater Charlotte city champions the outdoors and the arts.

Commuter Suburban Convenient

Welcome to Rock Hill, South Carolina's fifth-largest city, located 25 miles south of Charlotte. Downtown features a historic district with twelve preserved buildings from 1840, now home to local shops and restaurants. The Catawba River's Riverwalk offers paths for walking and cycling, plus access points for kayaking. Winthrop University's campus brings educational opportunities and cultural events to the community. Current rental trends show average prices ranging from $1,080 for studios to $1,691 for three-bedroom units, with most options showing slight increases over the past year.

Rock Hill holds the distinction of producing more NFL players per capita than any other U.S. city, earning its nickname "Football City USA." The annual Come-See-Me Festival celebrates local culture each spring with art displays, food vendors, and community events. Neighborhoods like Newport and Ebenezer each offer their own character, with housing options ranging from apartments to historic homes. The city's public art installations include the Mural Mile and Freedom Walkway, while sports facilities like Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex and the Giordana Velodrome serve both recreational and competitive athletes. One-bedroom apartments average $1,269, showing a slight decrease of 0.74% over the past year.

Explore the City

The Glencairn Gardens is centrally located in Rock Hill for many of the locals to visit.

Meet up with your neighbors in front of your home along the sidewalk in Rock Hill, SC.

Show off your creativite skills during the holidays at the local Center for the Arts.

Some Downtown Rock Hill Art.

The Westminster Park is a 320 acre natural park on the Catawba River in Rock Hill.

Westminster Park Trail in Rock Hill is a 3 mile out-and-back trail.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$54,023

Average: $73,081

Education

20,738

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

39,728

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Rock Hill has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rock Hill, SC is $1,182 for a studio, $1,294 for one bedroom, $1,443 for two bedrooms, and $1,700 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rock Hill has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,294/month
713 Sq Ft
House
$1,837/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,480/month
686 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Rock Hill, SC

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Mount Holly Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

549 Students

Mount Gallant Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

Sunset Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

491 Students

Lesslie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Cherry Park School of Language Immersion

Public

Grades K-5

783 Students

Dutchman Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

909 Students

Rawlinson Road Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

W. C. Sullivan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

Castle Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

Saluda Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

Legion Collegiate Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

542 Students

Northwestern High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,774 Students

South Pointe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,196 Students

Rock Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,945 Students

Applied Technology Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

Top Apartments in Rock Hill

Houses for Rent in Rock Hill

Property Management Companies in Rock Hill, SC

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.