Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Roxboro
Roxboro, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$857
Population
8,698
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Arts-loving, historic Roxboro, just outside of Durham
Architecture
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National Register of Historic Places
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North Carolina
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Theater
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Lake
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Historic properties and districts, a love for the performing arts, and on-the-water fun - welcome to Roxboro. Just over an hour travel time north of Durham, Roxboro houses 7+ establishments on the National Register of Historic Places, including the House on Wagstaff Farm and Person County Courthouse. The courthouse is located in the historic district, dotted with classical-revival and colonial-revival style architecture.
In walking distance of the courthouse, the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex comes alive with the arts, which include galleries, music ensembles, and comedy and theater production throughout the year. Mayo- and Hyco Lake are popular sites for water activities as well as camping. Every spring, hundreds of people come out to participate in the Lake Mayo Canoe/Kayak Festival. Back in town, residents are delighted with fine dining and quick-bites options, the Rock of Ages Winery, Black Creek Brewery, plus shopping at the Roxboro Commons Shopping Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,858
Average: $51,543
Education
1,622
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,899
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Roxboro, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Roxboro, NC is $857 for one bedroom, $767 for two bedrooms, and $787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roxboro has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$857/month
843 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roxboro, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
Public
Grades K-5
169 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
430 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
174 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
688 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
514 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
688 Students
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
Public
Grades 9-12
143 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,079 Students
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† 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.