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Rocky Mount, NC
B
Population: 54,375
Home Price: $114,400
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Overview
Rocky Mount is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 54,375. Rocky Mount has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Rocky Mount, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,416
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,396
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
41.0
43.3
42.3
Gender
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.2%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.8%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
White
30.2%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
63.4%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.2%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$114,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$682
$801
Family Households
33.6%
33.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
39.3%
39.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
50.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.2%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.9%
34.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.3%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.0%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
19.9%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
29.4%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Murder
29.7
7.8
3.0
Rape
37.2
49.1
38.0
Robbery
191.4
72.2
40.7
Assault
529.5
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
780.3
751.0
336.1
Theft
2039.9
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
202.5
184.7
167.1
Arson
16.7
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Rocky Mount, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
seasonings
fast food
middle eastern
pizza
hot dogs
hot sauce
snacks
seasoning
beef chicken
fried chicken
bbq
grilled chicken
savory
cheese
mcdonalds
pork
dessert
low carb
milkshakes
seafood
basketball
country music
baseball
duke basketball
football
video games
golf
wnba
pop culture
fantasy football
lacrosse
womens sports
teams
nba
wrestling
ice hockey
nhl
volleyball
pro wrestling
nfl
inspired by
nft
art gallery
bs organizational
nfts
digital artist
library
collection
visual
creative
jewelry
nature
pastel
craft
studio
fashion
portraits
shakespeare
creations
drawings
spending time
books
video games
anime
avid anime watcher
youtuber
pokemon
collector
fitness
nascar
memes
fishing
gaming
niche
merchandise
cosplay
comics
toys
music videos
battle rap
pop culture
sports
booking
marketing
tv
booking agency
programming
pro wrestling
producer
qforce
radio personality
commentary
celebrity
lifestyle
partnership inquiries
comedy
ent
drama
summer
space
sports
beach
playgroups
enrichment
pool
tent
nature
indoor
backyard
facility
amenities
arts
boating
fishing
winter
visitors
cabin
black owned
supplies
cart
smoke shop
drive thru
mcdonalds
coffee shop
local stores
warehouse
mall
clothing
amazon
marie callenders
brandname
farmers market
designer brands
brands
holiday shopping
listings
lotions
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