Rockledge Borough Hall, 2012
Rockledge’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 512 in 1900, 2,638 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 6 maps from 1893 on.
- 1890Rockledge is settled
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
2,613
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Median home value
$324K
Census ACS
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
42.4
years
Jobs based here
392
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#175 of 1032 in PA
What should you know before moving to Rockledge?
Rockledge's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades A, ranked 175th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns and its public schools beat 83% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation. Rockledge is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 96% of U.S. towns. On civic life, just 141 of Pennsylvania’s 1,717 towns do better.
What makes Rockledge stand out
Where Rockledge beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Rockledge for work
Where Rockledge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
392jobs based in Rockledge
3%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Rockledge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Rockledge is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 4% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 16.4 of 20; 5.4% of households have no carA+Open →HealthHoly Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center 1.9 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $324K, 3.6 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household incomeCOpen →SafetyBOpen →Jobs & incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landC+Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life6.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 285 attractions →Lynnewood Hall and 185 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rockledge. Close and well known come first.
Big draw3 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw10 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw9 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw10 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rockledge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rockledge, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Main System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpJ.P. Mascaro & SonsTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1904619046 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rockledge.
Rockledge sends most of its workers to Philadelphia and beyond and sees little violent crime.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Rockledge
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 96% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Rockledge since 1989.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 1989
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA
Rockledge earns an A for health
21% of Rockledge adults binge drink, against 18% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 11% of adults report frequent physical distress in Rockledge. Rockledge beats the Pennsylvania average on 11 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
86%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Rockledge | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 24% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
11 better15 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Rockledge | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 18.3% | 23.8% |
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center
1.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
85th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in three of Rockledge’s working residents commute to Philadelphia
Rockledge has 392 jobs for its 1,387 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Rockledge for work: only 3% work in town. Rockledge’s average trip to work is 30 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Since 2013, Rockledge has lost 63 jobs, to 392 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Rockledge | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Rockledge3%
Philadelphia36%
Abington Township9%
Upper Moreland Township3%
Bensalem Township3%
9 mi
median commute distance
392
jobs based in Rockledge
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Rockledge, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Rockledge has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Rockledge is 87°F.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–43°
Spring42–63°
Summer65–85°
Fall47–67°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyB
Less crime per resident in Rockledge than in 62% of U.S. towns
Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024, 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Rockledge sits closer to the middle. Rockledge’s violent crime rate is 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
62%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
| Rockledge | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.4 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 8 per 1,000 residents | 6.7 | 11.5 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rockledge0.4
Pennsylvania2.5
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rockledge8
Pennsylvania14.7
U.S.17.7
62nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
39th
percentile among PA towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
21
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Fewer children than Pennsylvania overall
Children under 18 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). 45% of Rockledge adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
42.4median age · PA 40.9
| Rockledge | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 45% | 29% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 16% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
RockledgePennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school30%
Some college12%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s37%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.2 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Rockledge | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.2% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.8% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.8% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.3% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 36.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
4.1%conserved
4.1%
conserved · 9 of 216 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cegielkowski Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Rockledge Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Jarrett Playground | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rockledge
19pages on Rockledge
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
42 within 15 miles of the center of Rockledge
Manor CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Jenkintown0.9 mi$21,780 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonUniversity or college · Public · Abington2.6 mi$15,268 in-state tuitionCommunity College of PhiladelphiaCommunity college · Public · Philadelphia9.2 mi$4,632 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Rockledge residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Rockledge
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Rockledge is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,638 as of the 2020 census. Rockledge is surrounded by Abington Township and the city of Philadelphia, and shares a ZIP code with Jenkintown.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1890
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 223 ft
Rockledge’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Rockledge.
Abington TownshipRockledge
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge | #175 | A | C | B | A− | A |
| Abington Township | #388 | A− | C− | C+ | A− | A |
Questions about Rockledge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rockledge, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Rockledge grades A overall, better than 91% of U.S. towns and #175 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A for health, B for safety and A− for schools.
Is Rockledge, PA safe?
Yes, by national standards. Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Rockledge sits nearer the middle.
Is Rockledge, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.