Rocky Hill, NJ

This borough of 764 residents needs 24 more housing units over the next five years. Rocky Hill is part of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.

Housing snapshot

Population
764 (2026)
Households
324
Median household income
$157,627 (2026)
Typical home value
$748,514
Owner-occupied
76%
Five-year housing need
24 units

Comparison to other New Jersey municipalities

Rocky Hill: $157,627 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$46K >$255K
Rocky Hill: None jobs to household ratio
<0.11 >2.52
Rocky Hill: No permit data
<0% >12.6%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Rocky Hill, NJ costs $748,514, somewhat above the New Jersey average of $576,578. Rocky Hill, NJ's median household income of $157,627 falls well short of what is needed to afford the typical home, leaving a gap of about $51,778.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 324 households, Rocky Hill, NJ is growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Rocky Hill, NJ is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 72% of units. Rocky Hill, NJ is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 76% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?