Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Rockland
Rockland, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,911
Population
17,170
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A wooded community near Boston with historic roots
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Wooded
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Suburban
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Rockland is a wooded community with forests, conservation land, and riverfront trails. The city features a historic district near downtown, where you’ll find local restaurants and shops like the longstanding Marylou’s Coffee, known for having the best coffee in town. Rockland is home to moderately priced apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent, with upscale apartments available just outside of town as well. Rockland is ideal for those looking for a peaceful suburb with plenty of outdoor recreation and natural beauty. Residents can easily travel into Boston for dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Downtown Boston sits approximately 22 miles northwest of Rockland.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,068
Average: $114,455
Education
4,619
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,766
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockland, MA is $955 for a studio, $1,911 for one bedroom, $2,211 for two bedrooms, and $2,709 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockland has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,911/month
698 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockland, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
632 Students
Public
Grades K-8
655 Students
Memorial Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
247 Students
R. Stewart Esten Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
239 Students
Public
Grades K-8
655 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
598 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ames Nowell State Park
- South Shore Natural Science Center
- Wompatuck State Park
- Weir River Farm
- Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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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 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.