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About
Life in Rockville
Rockville offers genuine economic opportunity if you work in tech, biotech, or government—the I-270 corridor means good jobs are accessible here and nearby. The median household income of $128,649 reflects this prosperity, though it comes with a cost: median home values around $682,300 and rent averaging $2,274 monthly put this firmly in the upper-middle range for the D.C. region. The job market is genuinely strong with unemployment at 3.8%, and 64.6% of residents hold college degrees, creating an educated, professional community.
Rockville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
35.6%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.6% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Rockville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rockville, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (14.1%), and 14.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.9%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 33% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Rockville
In Rockville, rent runs 33% above the MD average, and home values are 62% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,719
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $595,387 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Rockville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockville is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rockville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute30.7 min avg
How Rockville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rockville, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rockville runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
107.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,266.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rockville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Rockville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Rockville, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rockville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
5.8"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.11" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.60" |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.66" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.23" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.55" |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 3.96" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.01" |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.52" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.38" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rockville
Rockville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center · 9901 Medical Center Drive
- Hospital campus: Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center · 14901 Broschart Rd, Rockville
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Bethesda
Suburban Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Bethesda
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Olney
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rockville
Rockville's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Rockville
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland-College Park
13.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
13.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (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: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rockville
Rockville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
8 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
8 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
8 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
11 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
11 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
12 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rockville
Rockville Memorial Branch
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville
Twinbrook Branch
202 Meadowhall Dr., Rockville
Cities Near Rockville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rockville FAQ
Is Rockville, Maryland affordable?⌄
Rockville's median rent is $2,274/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $128,649/year. Median home value is $682,300.
Is Rockville, Maryland safe?⌄
Rockville's violent crime rate was 108 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 1267 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rockville, Maryland?⌄
Rockville has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rockville, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Rockville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,274/month and median household income is $128,649/year. The median home value is $682,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rockville, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Rockville is 31 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