Rock Hill, South Carolina

In Rock Hill, South Carolina you can be sure to find a homegrown and warm sense of community as you live your life in this vibrant city. Rock Hill, founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1892, is located in the eastern central area of York County, South Carolina, 25 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. The City encompasses approximately 31.82 square miles. The 1999 population of the City is 52,592 with a total of 88,951 people living in the Greater Rock Hill area.

Named after the flinty hill where railroad construction crews came in the 1800's, Rock Hill is the county's oldest and largest city . Housing four of the county's top ten industrial employers and three of the county's top five private sector employers, Rock Hill continues to grow. Home sales in Rock Hill, the highest in the county, offer a variety of options for potential newcomers including quick access to I-77 or on the quieter outskirts. Rock Hill is also proud to offer several parks and recreational sites such as Cherry Park and Glencairn Gardens, and to be home to the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in South Carolina, the Catawba Indian Nation.

Since January 1988 the City has had 103 annexations. A total of 6,941.82 acres has been annexed by the City over this period, approximately 10.8478 square miles. These annexations have added 2,068 residents to the City. The City has achieved all annexations in spite of the most restrictive annexation laws in the nation.

Rock Hill is the economic envy of South Carolina. It is considered to be one of the most progressive municipalities in the State of South Carolina and has become a planning prototype for the entire Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area. The overall economic condition of the City continues to lead both state and national indicators. The approximate construction costs for all construction activity were more than $120,000,000.

In Rock Hill, you can be rest assured of a great quality of life in a booming city. Bring your family ? heck, bring your friends! There´s more than enough room in Rock Hill, a great city for great Americans.


Rock Hill, South Carolina City of Rock Hill Website

Rock Hill and York County Statistics