Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Mocksville, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$843
Population
6,486
Renter Mix
34% Rent
No joke -- you'll love spending time in Mocksville.
Historic
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family-friendly
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tree-filled
Mocksville is the kind of place where the county courthouse has anchored downtown life for generations, and the oak-lined streets still carry the quiet character of a town that knows what it is. As the seat of Davie County, this small North Carolina town sits comfortably between Winston-Salem to the northeast and Statesville to the west, making it a practical home base for anyone who wants small-town roots without being far from larger city amenities. Interstate 40 runs along the northern edge of town, keeping commutes manageable in either direction.
Downtown Mocksville draws residents with local shops, seasonal festivals, and well-preserved architecture spread across three historic districts. Green spaces and shaded walking paths give the town a laid-back, walkable feel without the noise of a bigger city. The area was incorporated in 1839 and named after the original landowner, whose property was once known as "Mocks Old Field."
Rental options here tend to skew toward apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals, reflecting the town's residential scale. Whether you're looking for a cozy one-bedroom or something with more room to spread out, Mocksville offers approachable options compared to nearby metro markets.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,367
Average: $71,846
Education
1,181
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,026
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mocksville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mocksville, NC is $986 for a studio, $843 for one bedroom, $821 for two bedrooms, and $727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mocksville has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$843/month
671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mocksville, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
548 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
350 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
547 Students
Davie County Early College High
Public
Grades 9-12
126 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,770 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.