What are the schools like in Mocksville, NC?

Mocksville is served primarily by Davie County Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Mocksville?

The median household income in Mocksville, NC is $46,553 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Mocksville, NC?

Mocksville has an average high temperature of 49.3°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.5 inches.

Mocksville, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mocksville, NC affordable or expensive?

Mocksville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mocksville is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $179,200 and the median rent is $810 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mocksville, NC?

Crime rate data for Mocksville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mocksville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Mocksville is a small town of 5,908 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $46,553 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Mocksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mocksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mocksville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.4

Mocksville's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mocksville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mocksville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$810	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,553	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mocksville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Mocksville is served primarily by Davie County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mocksville, NC	National Avg
School District	Davie County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mocksville sees average highs of 49.3°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 4.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mocksville, NC
Average High — January	49.3°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	4.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mocksville, NC	National Avg
Population	5,908	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cooleemee, NC 6 mi Farmington, NC 8 mi Advance, NC 10 mi Yadkin College, NC 10 mi Bermuda Run, NC 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Mocksville

Mocksville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27028

Mocksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mocksville, NC affordable or expensive?

Mocksville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mocksville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $179,200 and median rent is $810/month.

What is the crime rate in Mocksville, NC?

Crime data for Mocksville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mocksville?

Public schools in Mocksville are operated by Davie County Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mocksville, NC a good place to live?

Mocksville, NC has a population of 5,908, a median household income of $46,553, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mocksville?

Mocksville averages 49.3°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 4.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mocksville?

Mocksville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27028.

What is the population of Mocksville?

The population of Mocksville, North Carolina is 5,908 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mocksville?

Key numbers for living in Mocksville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $179,200, median household income $46,553, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mocksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.