City profile
Rock Hill, SC
York County · Population 75,259
Rock Hill is a city in York County, SC with about 75,259 residents and a typical home value near $295,000. It is 22 miles from Charlotte, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$295,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,738
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
20 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
75,259
Black population
38.3%
County
York County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 75,259 residents
- Typical home value about $295,000
- 22 miles from Charlotte, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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