Housing data for Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill, SC has an estimated 75,259 residents and 33,877 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in York County.
45.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,341 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+2.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 75,259 (±94)
- Housing units
- 33,877 (±849)
- Households that rent
- 45.8%
- Median gross rent
- $1,341
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.6%
What stands out in Rock Hill
Households that rent: 45.8% (±2.2 points) in Rock Hill, higher than in York County (25.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 27.5% (±2.7 points) in Rock Hill, higher than in York County (14.0%).
Homes built before 1980: 34.5% (±2.8 points) in Rock Hill, higher than in York County (23.5%).
Working from home: 11.6% (±1.4 points) in Rock Hill, lower than in York County (17.5%).
- Renters and owners in Rock Hill
- Types of homes in Rock Hill
- Age of homes in Rock Hill
- Commute and cars in Rock Hill
Housing in Rock Hill at a glance
- Median rent: $1,341 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,313 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 54.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 45.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $68,771 median household income
- Home values: $295,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,525 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,543 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 27.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 57.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 34.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.1% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 50.0% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 25.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +2.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 28.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,550 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 29733)
Rock Hill against York County, its state and the nation
| Rock Hill | York County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 75,259 (±94) | 293,673 (exact) | 5,296,225 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 33,877 (±849) | 120,653 (±66) | 2,443,039 (±311) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 45.8% (±2.2 points) | 25.5% (±1.1 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,341 (±$36) | $1,387 (±$34) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $68,771 (±$3,245) | $89,095 (±$2,015) | $69,324 (±$570) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $295,100 (±$11,456) | $361,300 (±$4,843) | $259,000 (±$1,421) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,543 (±$85) | $1,740 (±$39) | $1,251 (±$7) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 34.5% (±2.8 points) | 23.5% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.0 minutes (±1.0) | 27.2 minutes (±0.5) | 25.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.2% (±1.2 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.7 years (±1.3) | 39.7 years (±0.3) | 40.2 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Rock Hill covers 44.5 square miles of land, about 1,692 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Rock Hill has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 73,334 (±88) | 75,259 (±94) | +2.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 31,205 (±668) | 33,877 (±849) | +8.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $967 (±$15) | $1,341 (±$36) | +38.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $155,800 (±$5,760) | $295,100 (±$11,456) | +89.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,444 (±$1,805) | $68,771 (±$3,245) | +36.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,190 (±$21) | $1,525 (±$65) | +28.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,138 (±$51) | $1,543 (±$85) | +35.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 47.5% (±1.9 points) | 45.8% (±2.2 points) | −1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.1% (±1.7 points) | −1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Rock Hill
In 2025, the Rock Hill Police Department reported 400 violent and 2,199 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across York County, the departments that report recorded 237 violent and 1,255 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Rock Hill
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29733 | 100% | 1,468 | — | — | — |
| 29732 | 28% | 57,675 | $1,333 | $334,000 | $84,937 |
| 29730 | 20% | 58,199 | $1,309 | $259,700 | $68,543 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Rock Hill
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Hook | 5.3 mi | $1,196 | $348,300 | 6.0% |
| Newport | 5.3 mi | — | $342,000 | 4.8% |
| Lesslie | 5.5 mi | $780 | $258,400 | 11.8% |
| Riverview | 5.5 mi | $677 | $458,000 | 36.3% |
| Fort Mill | 6.5 mi | $1,503 | $487,500 | 16.6% |
| Baxter Village | 6.6 mi | $1,345 | $670,500 | 8.4% |
| Tega Cay | 7.0 mi | $1,408 | $529,200 | 15.7% |
| Catawba | 9.6 mi | — | $216,200 | 37.1% |
Places in South Carolina most like Rock Hill
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston | $1,430 | $302,200 | $62,956 | 50.2% |
| Travelers Rest | $1,033 | $284,800 | $54,583 | 40.1% |
| Mauldin | $1,490 | $258,500 | $82,331 | 32.0% |
| Duncan | $1,032 | $211,400 | $52,500 | 43.3% |
| Simpsonville | $1,415 | $299,300 | $82,457 | 31.5% |
| Surfside Beach | $1,274 | $450,100 | $70,106 | 32.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across South Carolina.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Rock Hill, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,574 | $1,640 | $1,785 | $2,179 | $2,773 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Rock Hill, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,650 | $41,100 | $65,750 |
| 2 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 3 people | $31,700 | $52,850 | $84,550 |
| 4 people | $35,200 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,100 | $108,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,800 | $116,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,500 | $123,950 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $117,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rock Hill
What is the average rent in Rock Hill, SC?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Rock Hill is $1,341 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Rock Hill?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Rock Hill, SC is $1,305 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Rock Hill rent-burdened?
54.4% of renting households in Rock Hill pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Rock Hill?
Rock Hill has an estimated 14,332 (±840) renting households, 45.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Rock Hill?
The median household income in Rock Hill is $68,771 (±$3,245) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Rock Hill, SC?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $295,100 (±$11,456) for owner-occupied homes in Rock Hill (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Rock Hill growing?
In Rock Hill, the number of residents went from 73,334 in 2015–2019 to 75,259 in 2020–2024 (+2.6%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Rock Hill?
The ZIP codes that cover Rock Hill are 29733, 29732, 29730.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Hill city, South Carolina
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Rock Hill Police Department (ORI SC0460300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Rock Hill city, South Carolina (place:61405, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .