Here's what it costs to live in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, while the typical home is valued around $165,700. Households earn a median of $55,534 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$55,534
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$957
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$165,700
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
54,297
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$888
Per month
Avg Home Value
$150,050
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.7%
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 $957 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 $55,534 per year.
What is the median home value in Rocky Mount?
The median home value in Rocky Mount is $165,700 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?
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
