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Rockdale is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,523 in July 2026. There were 9 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,115 per month, while the median home value was US$230,900 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population5,688people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,850EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent980.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.35%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,797offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 13% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rockdale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rockdale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 63.4%, and the vacancy rate was 14.8% in July 2026. 56.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Rockdale recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,115/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,383 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,402 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent980.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes64 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Rockdale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 37–55%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student49%strong on legal route, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 741 of 5,688 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$60,590 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rockdale is 4.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income60,590 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband56.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet19.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate4.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Rockdale?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,325 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,142of €2,626 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,626
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,402
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,142
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Rockdale Salary needed to live in Rockdale

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rockdale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rockdale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents9 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,797 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rockdale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRockdale highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Rockdale highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Rockdale1,797
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,797 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents264.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes20 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time31.59 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportRCK3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rockdale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rockdale.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 28.57 · Feb 31.9 · Mar 32.5 · Apr 37.21 · May 38.89 · Jun 42.64 · Jul 43.58 · Aug 43.79 · Sep 42.27 · Oct 37.56 · Nov 31.29 · Dec 28.35 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -8.15 · Feb -8.35 · Mar -6.56 · Apr 0.99 · May 6.03 · Jun 16.14 · Jul 18.59 · Aug 18.84 · Sep 10.21 · Oct 0.94 · Nov -4.91 · Dec -6.16 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 9.31 · Feb 11.43 · Mar 15.86 · Apr 20 · May 24.27 · Jun 28.14 · Jul 29.31 · Aug 30.13 · Sep 26.45 · Oct 21.08 · Nov 15.2 · Dec 10.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 76.2 · Feb 61.98 · Mar 81.79 · Apr 73.66 · May 120.6 · Jun 83.82 · Jul 56.13 · Aug 66.04 · Sep 70.1 · Oct 100.8 · Nov 76.45 · Dec 77.98 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00419001 (THORNDALE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading23.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.99 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation537.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature31.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 741 is not 9.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share9.34 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents741 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density512.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,688 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,716 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value230,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate60.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad13.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents9.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage67.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance20.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,506 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home11.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans74.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Rockdale

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Rockdale alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1451 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,688 Rockdale+780%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,850 Rockdale+69%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 3.0 km Rockdale+200%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,797 Rockdale−59%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,325 Rockdaleno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 9.3% Rockdale−35%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.3% Rockdale−13%
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Cities near Rockdale

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Alternative cities in United States

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Ashland City5,689 residentsMayflower Village5,687 residentsBeardstown5,691 residentsKeyes5,691 residentsUnion Beach5,691 residentsSlaton5,684 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Rockdale?

The median gross salary is 3,325 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Rockdale?

The unemployment rate is 4.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Rockdale?

Police recorded 1,797 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Rockdale?

The published population is 5,688 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Rockdale?

741 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Rockdale a good place to live?

Rockdale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Rockdale?

Cameron is near Rockdale. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00419001 (THORNDALE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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