Rocky Mount, North Carolina

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Rocky Mount, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74

C

out of 100

Overview

Rocky Mount is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 54,245, part of the Rocky Mount, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $189,218. Median household income is $50,092.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 54,245 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $189,218 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $50,092 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.3 minutes
  • Part of the Rocky Mount, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

54,245

Source: Census ACS

$189,218

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$50,092

Source: Census ACS

21.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Edgecombe County (county-level results)

61%
38%
Democrat 14,900
Republican 9,355
Leans D+22.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 72.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74

Location

Rocky Mount, NC (35.9427, -77.7608)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.