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Rocky mount, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Rocky mount.

Population: 39,587 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rocky mount, NC is $165,542 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,000 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,123/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,542

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,542
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+134.3%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$175,171
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$186,000
Median list price
$195,400
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
200
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
85
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,123/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$967/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$972/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,567/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,787/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Edgecombe County Public Schools, Nash County Public Schools
Schools include
G W Bulluck Elementary, West Edgecombe Middle, Baskerville Elementary, D S Johnson Elementary, J W Parker Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.5°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
68

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,740
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,089

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+158 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,392
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,446
Average weekly wage
$910
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
53

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Rocky mountState medianUS median
Median home value$165,542$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$186,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,123/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,392$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rocky mount, NC?
$165,542.
What is the median sale price in Rocky mount, NC?
$186,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rocky mount, NC?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Rocky mount, NC?
Typical rent: $1,123/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rocky mount, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, hail.
Is Rocky mount, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Rocky mount, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rocky mount, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rocky mount, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rocky mount, NC?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rocky mount, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rocky mount, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rocky mount, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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