Rock Hill, South Carolina
- StateSouth Carolina
- CountyYork
- Population74,329
About 27 miles southwest of Charlotte, N.C., Rock Hill is a growing city that still retains a suburban feel. It’s family-friendly and quiet, making it a great option for those working at the nearby headquarters of such Fortune 500 companies as Bank of America and Lowe’s.
Rock Hill’s own job market is taking off as well. The U.S. Department of Commerce invested $1.6 million last year to support industrial technology workforce development in the area. And Rock Hill’s tech incubator, Knowledge Park, has drawn more than $100 million in investment for redevelopment plans.
Its historic downtown, known as Old Town, is considered the heart of Rock Hill, fostering the city’s events and art scene. Mural Mile features works by area artists, while Old Town Theatre Co. offers a slate of site-specific productions. The city hosts movies in the park every month from summer through early fall. And Main Street Children’s Museum is an ideal venue for kids age 6 and under. Nature lovers will find plenty of options to enjoy, from numerous parks to mountain biking trails.
Home prices are below the national median, and there are 20-plus above-average nursing care facilities in the area.
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $298,890 |
| Median household income | $73,350 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 1.8%, Black: 35.8%, Hispanic: 8.4%, White: 51.1% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 5.9%, Black: 12.3%, Hispanic: 19.7%, White: 61.2% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 82.47% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 6 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 22 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 57 |
| Financial Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 61 |