Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Rockingham
Rockingham, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$809
Population
9,156
Renter Mix
49% Rent
North Carolina’s natural beauty surrounds this historic community
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Nature
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Rockingham is a small city in south-central North Carolina, practically within sight of the South Carolina state line. The fairly secluded community is ideally positioned for enjoying the lush natural beauty of the region, with the surrounding forests, lakes, and rivers pervading endless opportunities for hiking, hunting, boating, fishing, and more. The city is well known as the home of Rockingham Speedway, which was a regular stop on the NASCAR circuit for four decades as the North Carolina Speedway and remains a popular destination for fans and drivers from around the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$34,163
Average: $52,317
Education
1,490
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,950
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockingham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockingham, NC is $809 for one bedroom, $715 for two bedrooms, and $819 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockingham has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$809/month
830 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockingham, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
285 Students
Public
Grades K-5
514 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
98 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
616 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
98 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,286 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
98 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.