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  • Rock Hill has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Rock Hill crime rates are 20% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Rock Hill is 5% higher than the South Carolina average
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Rock Hil, SC - A Nice, Cozy City User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) No trip to South Carolina is complete without visiting Rock Hill. Rock Hill is a boasted gem of South Carolina's vivid history, biography, music, and tourism. I have lived in Rock Hill in the past, after relocating from Wilmington, NC and I find the city definitely full of life a ...Read More nd fun. From the restaurants to the friendly culture, Rock Hill has a unique identity amongst the other cities in the state. One of the best things about Rock Hill is the location. If you cannot find what you need, Charlotte is just a quick drive away.

Although Rock Hill is a very nice and beautiful place to live, it is possible to get bored with the life there. If you are wanting to experience the nightlife, you will have to drive to Charlotte. But it is very easy to find a local bar and become easily acquainted with the regulars. The people of Rock Hill are very talkative and very receptive, even to strangers. The food in Rock Hill can be disappointing for vegetarians. I also found the food to be unhealthy and always heavy tasting, pretty much everywhere. There are a variety of restaurants, but vegetarianism did not feel very common. With that said, when I found something I liked, it tasted amazing. I found it very easy to gain weight in this area, as there was not much emphasis on getting exercise and considering healthier living. I think that this is a great city to live in temporarily. However, I could not see myself living there for more than 10 years.

Rock Hill has both a small town feel and the rush of living in an urban city. One of the best things about Rock Hill is the green scenery and landscape. The weather is also very nice throughout the whole year.
The parks in Rock Hill are amongst some of the beautiful parks in the state. All of these things contribute to the nice cozy atmosphere of the city.
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rock Hill? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Miracle Park
      Glencairn Garden
      Winthrop College Historic District
      Cedarcrest Park
      Fewell Park
      Northside Park
      Cherry Park
      Stadium Park

      Entertainment

      The Winthrop Ballpark
      Winthrop Coliseum
      Johnson Hall
      District 3 Stadium
      Arts Council of York County
      Main Street Children's Museum
      Getty's Center for the Arts
      Comporium Telephone Museum

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      McDonald's
      Penn Station
      Hardee's
      KFC
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Baskin-Robbins

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rock Hill? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Rock Hill.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rock Hill? The cost of living in Rock Hill is 98/100 - which is 5% higher than South Carolina.
      Rock Hill
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rock Hill? Rock Hill crime rates are 3,184, which are 20% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,184 per 100k people

      40% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32  

      40% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rock Hill? The median income in Rock Hill is $51,874 which is 11% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $51,8746% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,2022% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Rock Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Piedmont Medical Center
      New Hope Carolinas

      Pharmacies

      Carolina Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Metrolina Medical Associates
      Rock Hill Dermatology Center
      Nephrology Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Rock Hill home prices? Rock Hill home prices are $167,600 - which is 17% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $167,6009% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0177% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      19% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Rock Hill have good schools? The Rock Hill graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Rock Hill a good place to live? Rock Hill has an overall rating of 69% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      11 total surveys

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