Built around the natural "Rock" dam on the Hockanum River, Rockville emerged as one of Connecticut's premier textile manufacturing centers in the 19th century. This historic village within Vernon showcases an impressive collection of Victorian architecture and restored mill buildings. The Rockville Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, encompasses over 840 buildings featuring Greek Revival, Late Victorian, and Classical Revival styles, many of which have been thoughtfully converted into distinctive rental properties.

Vernon Rockville's rental market includes transformed mill apartments, residential communities, and townhomes that preserve their architectural heritage. The neighborhood surrounding Talcott Park offers appealing rental options, with tree-lined streets featuring well-maintained historic homes converted into apartments. With average one-bedroom rents around $1,573 (showing a 9.52% annual increase) and two-bedrooms at approximately $1,830, the area offers competitive pricing compared to nearby South Windsor and Manchester, while providing access to Vernon's 19 square miles of Connecticut countryside.

Commuters benefit from Vernon Rockville's location near Interstate 84, allowing for a 20-minute drive to Hartford's employment opportunities or a 40-minute commute to Springfield, Massachusetts. The community features the 4.5-mile Vernon Rails to Trails pathway, perfect for walking and cycling through scenic woodland areas. Valley Falls Park offers 183 acres of hiking trails, fishing spots, and a beach area, while the New England Civil War Museum houses an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts and documents. The historic Fox Hill Tower, situated at the highest point in town at Henry Park, provides visitors with panoramic views of the Connecticut Valley and the surrounding landscape.