Median Price
$480,000
$323/sqft
Schools
6/10
Average
Appreciation
8/10
Growth Potential
Commute
32 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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Price Range
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4bd3ba3,200 sqft
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3bd3ba1,875 sqft
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Well Over Median
3bd2ba1,593 sqft
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4bd2ba2,100 sqft
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What Drives Prices in Rockland
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $480,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$96,970 (20%)
Structure & Quality$387,878 (81%)
School Premium$0 (0%)
Access & Commute Premium$48,485 (10%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$53,333 (-11%)
1250
School Value Score
1490
Overall Value Score
The Rockland Vibe
Affordable working-class town with rocky terrain and historic shoe factory heritage. Good value for South Shore with accessible Route 3 and commuter rail nearby, strong athletics tradition.
Rockland delivers best South Shore value—under $510K median, 8% appreciation, and working-class authenticity without pretension.
Highlights
💰 Most affordable South Shore at $508K median
📈 Strong 8% appreciation potential
🚗 Easy Route 3 access for commuters
🏈 Strong local athletics and community pride
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Budget-conscious South Shore buyers
- •First-time buyers seeking value
- •Investors looking for appreciation potential
- •Working families needing affordable options
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You need top schools immediately
- •You want coastal access
- •You prefer affluent neighborhoods
Demographics
Population17,700
Median Age41
Median Household Income$101,000
Work from Home8.9%
Professional Sector36.9%
Insider Tips
- 1.Commuter rail in nearby towns helps commute
- 2.Historic shoe factory heritage gives character
- 3.Appreciation outpacing more expensive neighbors