Here's what it costs to live in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, while the typical home is valued around $148,300. Households earn a median of $52,927 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$52,927
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$919
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$148,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$913
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$918
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,143
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,550
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.50%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.75%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
54,175
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Rocky Mount?
The cost of living index for Rocky Mount is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Rocky Mount?
The median gross rent in Rocky Mount is $919 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Rocky Mount?
The median household income in Rocky Mount is $52,927 per year.
What is the median home value in Rocky Mount?
The median home value in Rocky Mount is $148,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Rocky Mount?
Air quality data for Rocky Mount is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Rocky Mount?
North Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a statewide sales tax of 4.75% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology