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Living in Rock Hill

Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, about 26 miles by road from uptown Charlotte. The Census Bureau estimated 75,911 people in July 2025, up from 74,372 counted in 2020. Most of the city is served by Rock Hill Schools, which runs three high schools.

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People in the city
75,911July 2025 Census estimate, up from 74,372 in the 2020 CensusSource
Schools
Rock Hill SchoolsAbout 16,300 students, as posted by the district (no year given)Source
Uptown Charlotte
About 39 min26 miles from the Main Library downtown, no traffic. Estimate
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
About 42 min24 miles from the Main Library downtown, no traffic. Estimate
York, the county seat
About 21 min14 miles from the Main Library downtown, no traffic. Estimate
Property tax
About 0.88% of appraised valueTax year 2025, a home the owner lives in, in the Rock Hill Schools part of the city; other property pays about 2.61%Source

Neighborhoods

A to Z

Colvin Park New homes

New single-family True Homes at 1354 Tappan Ave.; the builder lists Oakdale Elementary, Saluda Trail Middle and South Pointe High.

Rock Hill Schools · Builders: True Homes Source
Their site

Hardy Pond New homes

New single-family homes of about 2,424 to 3,459 square feet, plus townhomes, with six tree preservation areas, near Ebenezer Park's swimming area and boat ramps; the sales address is 597 Cape Cod Way.

Rock Hill Schools · Builders: David Weekley Homes Source
Their site

Riverwalk New homes

A master-planned community along the Catawba River with new homes, townhomes and apartments, riverfront trails, a paddle launch, a BMX track, a velodrome and a criterium course; the office is at 998 Riverwalk Parkway.

Builders: Avencia Homes Source
Their site

The Census Bureau counts India Hook (3,817 in 2020), Newport (4,744) and Lesslie (3,068) as unincorporated places near Rock Hill; homes there can have a Rock Hill mailing address without being in the city. Ask the York County Auditor for a parcel's tax district.

Schools

Zones change. Check any address with the district.

Rock Hill Schools: Most of the city; schools are assigned by address York County school locator (linked by the district)

Rock Hill Schools campuses Source

High schoolsNorthwestern High School
Rock Hill High School
South Pointe High School
Middle schoolsCastle Heights
Dutchman Creek
Rawlinson Road
Saluda Trail STEAM
Sullivan
Elementary schoolsCherry Park
Ebenezer Avenue
Ebinport
Independence
India Hook
Lesslie
Mount Gallant
Mount Holly
Northside Elementary School of the Arts
Oakdale
Old Pointe
Richmond Drive
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
York Road
OtherCentral Child Development Center (preschool)
Applied Technology Center
Alternative Programs
Rock Hill Adult Education

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Property taxes

Share of appraised value a year
Who taxes itRateSource
A home the owner lives in, Rock Hill Schools part (4%)About 0.88% of appraised value a year (220.7 mills: county 68.2, city 94.7, Rock Hill school bonds 52.0, city landscape district 5.8)Source
Other property such as a rental (6%)About 2.61% a year (435.8 mills, all 267.1 Rock Hill school mills included)Source
Cars and trucksTaxed every year by the county where the vehicle is kept: 6% of its value as set by the SC Department of Revenue, times the local millage, school operating mills includedSource
A home the owner lives in, tax year 2025About 0.88%

Tax year 2025 millage that York County's auditor reported to the SC Association of Counties; South Carolina taxes a home the owner lives in as a legal residence at 4% of its appraised value, and other property (rentals, second homes, land, businesses) at 6%. Each mill costs $1 a year per $1,000 of assessed value. A legal residence does not pay school operating mills, only school bond mills. York County has no local option sales tax credit in that report. Fees, exemptions and the homestead exemption for owners 65 and older or disabled change the bill. Ask the York County Auditor for a parcel's tax district. Example: a $300,000 home the owner lives in comes to about $2,648 a year before fees and credits.

The basics

Trash, water, power, voting
Power, water and gasDavid Weekley Homes lists City of Rock Hill power and water (803-326-2426) and York County Natural Gas (803-323-5304) for its Hardy Pond homes. Check your own address. Hardy Pond utilities
LibraryMain Library (York County Library), 138 East Black St., 803-981-5858. Mon to Thu 9:00a to 7:00p, Fri and Sat 9:00a to 6:00p. Hours and locations
Riverwalk trailsRiverfront trails, a paddle launch, athletic fields, a BMX track and a velodrome at Riverwalk on the Catawba River. Riverwalk
Property tax and vehiclesYork County Auditor and Treasurer. York County
VotingRegister and look up your polling place with the SC State Election Commission. SC Votes

The short version

Quick answers

As of Sat Oct 31

How many people live in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

75,911. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 74,372 in the 2020 Census.

What school district is Rock Hill in?

Rock Hill Schools: Most of the city; schools are assigned by address

What is the property tax rate in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

About 0.88%, a home the owner lives in, tax year 2025, adding up A home the owner lives in, Rock Hill Schools part (4%), Other property such as a rental (6%), Cars and trucks. The 4% rate needs the county assessor to approve the home as a legal residence. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.

What neighborhoods are in Rock Hill?

Colvin Park, Hardy Pond, Riverwalk.

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