Moving to
Rock Hill.

$1,341/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,341 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $295,100. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.

5.2% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

394 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

25 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 25 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 12% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 2.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

35% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 35% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

21 public schools inside the boundary

There are 21 public schools inside the boundary and 6 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Kings Mountain National Military Park (25 miles away). There are 7 national parks and sites within a day's drive.