Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Rock Hill, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,318
Population
77,346
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Greater Charlotte city champions the outdoors and the arts.
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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.
Popular Neighborhoods
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
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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Rock Hill, SC is $1,180 for a studio, $1,318 for one bedroom, $1,496 for two bedrooms, and $1,738 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rock Hill has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,318/month
713 Sq Ft
House
$1,846/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,416/month
434 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rock Hill, SC is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
Mount Gallant Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
909 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
856 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
644 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
827 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
542 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,774 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,774 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,196 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,196 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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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 June 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.