Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$960
Population
56,158
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A charming small town in northeast North Carolina
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A sprawling suburb in northeast North Carolina, Rocky Mount is a family-friendly community with a laid-back environment. Easy access to Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 64 connects this city to other major areas in the state like Raleigh, Wilson, and Greenville. Rocky Mount is home to various neighborhood parks, community centers and gardens, casual dining options, supermarkets, golf courses, and big-box stores. Although the restaurants and businesses are fairly spread out in town, Rocky Mount is full of conveniences. Apartments and houses in the area are very affordable, making it a great place for renters interested in a slower pace of life and a close-knit community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,577
Average: $65,012
Education
11,702
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,912
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rocky Mount has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $972 for a studio, $960 for one bedroom, $1,080 for two bedrooms, and $1,228 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rocky Mount has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$960/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,381/month
933 Sq Ft
Townhome
$848/month
421 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rocky Mount, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
580 Students
Public
Grades K-5
559 Students
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
609 Students
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA)
Public
Grades K-12
198 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
804 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
255 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
410 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
314 Students
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA)
Public
Grades K-12
198 Students
N-Rms Middle College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
388 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
115 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,059 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
921 Students
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA)
Public
Grades K-12
198 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rocky Mount Children's Museum and Science Center
- Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Pitt-Greenville
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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.