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Living in Rockville, SC
Explore Rockville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Rockville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population121
Median Household Income$82,500
Median Home Value$459,100
Median Gross Rent$2,083
Median Age51.3
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home14.3%
Homeownership91.4%
Housing Vacancy18.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Rockville is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Rockville Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Rockville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Rockville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$459,100
Median Gross Rent$2,083
Homeownership91.4%
Housing Vacancy18.3%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Rockville, SC
Median Household Income$82,500
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home14.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Rockville and how households are structured
Population121
Median Age51.3
Average Household Size2.1
Rockville is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Rockville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Rockville point to hot summers, cool winters and substantial annual rainfall.
Average Summer High90.3°F
Average Winter Low40.0°F
Annual Rainfall51.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Rockville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Rockville is located in Charleston County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Charleston County.
County Intelligence
Rockville & Charleston County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Rockville is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Rockville.
Current NarrowTheList data for Rockville shows a population of about 121. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Charleston County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Rockville.
For someone considering a move to Rockville, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.