Rockland, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Rockland, Maine Summary
Life in Rockland research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rockland over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockland:
The population in Rockland is 6,977.
The median home value in Rockland is $173,600.
The median income in Rockland is $48,871.
The cost of living in Rockland is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Rockland is $834.
The unemployment rate in Rockland is 7.0%.
The poverty rate in Rockland is 14.0%.
Table Of Contents
Rockland SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Rockland, ME Crime Report
165
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,330.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
0.26%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockland / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 165 | 2,330.2 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 84.7 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 84.7 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 159 | 2,245.4 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 25 | 353.1 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 122 | 1,722.9 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 169.5 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
Rockland, ME Cost Of Living
98
Rockland's Overall Cost Of Living
Rockland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rockland | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
Rockland, ME Photos
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Rankings for Rockland in Maine
Map Of Rockland, ME
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Population over time in Rockland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,172 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,190 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,204 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,220 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,233 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,241 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,273 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,314 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,372 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockland
| Race | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 92.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Rockland
| Gender | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockland for adults over 25
| Education | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockland, Maine
| Income | Rockland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
