Rocky Mount, NC vs Troy, OH
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
Troy
78.9
#156 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.9 vs 21.0). Troy leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Troy leads in median household income ($69,730 vs $50,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rocky Mount, NC | Troy, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#652) | 78.9 (#156) |
| Population | 54,245 | 26,848 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,218 | $285,809 |
| Median Household Income | $50,092 | $69,730 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.7 | R+45.1 |
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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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78.9 Score
Troy, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$285,809
Population
26,848
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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