Rocky Mount, NC vs Sebastian, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Sebastian
68.5
#1315 nationally
Sebastian leads in crime level (4.2 vs 21.0). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 31.5 min). Rocky Mount leads in walk score (22 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rocky Mount, NC | Sebastian, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#652) | 68.5 (#1315) |
| Population | 54,245 | 26,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,218 | $350,279 |
| Median Household Income | $50,092 | $65,650 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.7 | R+20.8 |
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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D+
68.5 Score
Sebastian, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,279
Population
26,846
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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