Rock Hill, SC Real Estate

Named for a flint hill of rock that was an obstruction to the Charlotte Railroad Companys line from Charlotte to Columbia, modern day Rock Hill has become one of the largest cities in SC.

Incorporated in 1892, this southern city has a goal of developing its future on the building blocks of Business, Education, Historic Preservation, Gardens & Environment,Arts & Culture and Transportation & Utilities.

As a result, present day Rock Hill offers a thriving economy, high performing schools, a growing housing market, higher educational opportunities at Winthrop University and an excellent parks and recreation department!

Despite Rock Hills growth, this southern city has maintained much of its historical charm with a strong preservation program in the downtown area along with annual festivals such as the Come and See Me festival, held each April, which draws over 125,000 people to visit Rock Hill during its most beautiful season - spring.

A short commute to Charlotte, North Carolina and Lake Wylie, South Carolina also make Rock Hill an attractive area.

With so much to see and do, Rock Hill is a great place to call home!

Rock Hill Homes For Sale

$0 - $150,000

$150,000 - $200,000

$200,000 - $300,000

$300,000 - $500,000

$500,000 - $1,000,000

$1,000,000+

Things To Do

This historic Southern town offers all the glamour of the old south, with all of the advancements of the modern day. Enjoy the traditions and annual festivals held in this thriving community. Explore the award- winning Glencairn Gardens, or walk down the streets of Downtown Rock Hill and marvel at the contemporary small town architecture.

This populated town is dedicated to community involvement and events. Participate in one of the many town activities, and local county historic events and take pride in the native customs.

Town Sponsored Annual Events
ChristmasVille
Holiday Parade
Come- See- Me
Old Town Criterium
NSA World Series
Red, White & Boom
U. S. Disc Golf Championship
Mainstreet Live
Boo-Ha- Ha
Wait Until Dark Movie Series

Don't Miss ChristmasVille in Rock Hill! This event gets the entire community involved with its Festival of Trees. Walk the streets of Rock Hill and see beautifully decorated trees in different themes all over town!

Rock Hill Parks

The Rock Hill Parks and Recreation Department maintains 31 parks and 4 sports facilities. With acres of land, one is sure to enjoy the miles of walking and biking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and sports fields.

Rock Hill Property Taxes

Town Tax rate is the tax value of the house x 4%( for owner occupancy homes only) x 211.1 ( millage rate)
How do I calculate Rock Hill property taxes?
Need to know how to calculate property tax? Here is an example using York County rates:
For 2007, the combined property tax rate for the town of Rock Hill and county of York is .2111

For a home with a $250,000 tax value in the town of Rock Hill and county of York, property tax for 2007 would be approximately $2,111.

Calculation:
$250000 x .04 x .2111 = $2,111

Rock Hill, South Carolina Demographics

Statistics for Rock Hill, South Carolina per the census of 2000:

Population: 49,765 people, 18,750 households, and 12,093 families

Population Makeup: 58.74% White, 37.33% African American, 0.50% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races

25.1% under the age of 18
14.8% from 18 to 24
30.5% from 25 to 44
18.4% from 45 to 64
11.3% who were 65 years of age or older

Income Stats:
Household median income:$37,336
Males median income:$32,156
Females median income:$24,181

Rock Hill, South Carolina Schools

Rock Hill residents attend York County Schools.

Elementary schools include Belleview, Ebenezer Avenue, Ebinport, Finley Road, Independence, Leslie, Mt. Gallant, Northside, Oakdale, Richmond Dr., Rosewood, Sunset Park, York Elementary

Middle schools include Castle Heights, Rawlinson Road, Saluda Trail, Sullivan Middle

High schools include Northwestern, Rock Hill, South Pointe High School

Rock Hill School Test Scores and Information

Rock Hill Utilities

Electric: Duke Power 800 777 9898
City of Rock Hill Utilities 803 329 5500
Gas: Ft Mill-York Co. Natural Gas 803 329 5255
Telephone: BellSouth 888 757 6500
Comporium - Rock Hill 803 824 9011
Cable: Comporium 803 543 9011
Water/Sewer: Rock Hill Sewer Operations 803 329 7040
Waste Management: Public Works 803 325 2500
Recycling: Public Works 803 325 2500

Police Department (non-emergency) 803 329 7200
Fire Department (non-emergency) 803 329 7220
Chamber of Commerce 803 324 7500
Piedmont Medical Center 803 329 1234
Rock Hill Main Branch Library 803 981 5858

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