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Life in Rocklin
With a median household income around $124,000 and nearly half the adult population holding bachelor's degrees, you're looking at an educated, professionally-oriented crowd. However, housing costs reflect that prosperity: median home values hover near $703,000 and rent runs about $2,258 monthly, so it's not cheap. The job market is stable with unemployment around 4.3%, driven by multinational corporations and retail anchors like the Blue Oaks Town Center and Interstate 80 corridor shopping areas.
Rocklin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
14.3%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+7.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Rocklin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rocklin, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.1%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.8%
of households
Married Couples
59.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rocklin
In Rocklin, rent runs 11% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,349
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $688,043 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Rocklin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rocklin is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rocklin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute26.1 min avg
How Rocklin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rocklin, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 101 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rocklin runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
122.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
838.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rocklin Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 68 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Placer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Placer County, which includes Rocklin, the most common type is heavy snow, with 68 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 109 | Heavy Snow | $90,000 |
| 2023 | 87 | Heavy Snow | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 78 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 62 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
224 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Placer County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Placer County, which includes Rocklin, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Placer County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rocklin has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 41°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.63" |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.82" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 1.44" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.86" |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.93" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 56°F | 41°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rocklin
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rocklin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Roseville
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Roseville
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Carmichael
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rocklin
Rocklin's student/teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Rocklin
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
14.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
14.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 224 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $43,313 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rocklin
Rocklin has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
67 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
86 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
93 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rocklin
Rocklin Library
4890 Granite Drive, Rocklin
Cities Near Rocklin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rocklin FAQ
Is Rocklin, California affordable?⌄
Rocklin's median rent is $2,258/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $124,168/year. Median home value is $703,400.
Is Rocklin, California safe?⌄
Rocklin's violent crime rate was 122 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 838 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rocklin, California?⌄
Rocklin has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rocklin, California?⌄
The cost of living in Rocklin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,258/month and median household income is $124,168/year. The median home value is $703,400. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rocklin, California?⌄
The average commute in Rocklin is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from