Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$428
Population
4,521
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Bask in the charms of this small mountain town near Roanoke
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Rural
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Historic
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Charming
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Welcoming
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Mountain Views
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Located about 25 miles south of Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Rocky Mount is a small town teeming with historic charm. Rocky Mount is the county seat of Franklin County, the Moonshine Capital of the World. Residents delight in Rocky Mount’s rich heritage and small-town comfort with quick access to urban conveniences and outdoor recreation.
Many of Rocky Mount’s streets are lined with historic buildings containing all kinds of specialty shops, local restaurants, and small businesses. Known as the eastern gateway to the Crooked Road—Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, Rocky Mount offers residents access to great music with year-round concerts at the vibrant Harvester Performance Center.
Rocky Mount residents also come together for a variety of community events, including Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, Franklin County Agricultural Fair, Warren Street Festival, Moonshine Madness, and Moonshine Motors. Options for outdoor recreation are plentiful with access to a host of parks, the Pigg River, and Smith Mountain Lake. Getting around from Rocky Mount is easy with convenience to U.S. 220.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,508
Average: $56,290
Education
1,083
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,803
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rocky Mount has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rocky Mount, VA is $428 for a studio, $428 for one bedroom, and $621 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rocky Mount has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$428/month
525 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rocky Mount, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
412 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
412 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
241 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
290 Students
Public
Grades K-8
566 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,397 Students
Public
Grades K-8
566 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,904 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,904 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blue Ridge Institute Farm Museum
- W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
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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.