Rocky Point is a small town of 940 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $47,500
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rocky Point stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rocky Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rocky Point 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: 97.1
Rocky Point's overall cost of living index is 97.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rocky Point costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rocky Point, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$771
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rocky Point's violent crime rate is 176.0 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.0 /100k
Property Crime
1095.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rocky Point is served primarily by Pender County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rocky Point, NC
National Avg
School District
Pender County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rocky Point sees average highs of 55.9°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 56.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Rocky Point's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rocky Point roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,700 and median rent is $771/month.
Rocky Point's violent crime rate is 176.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1095.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rocky Point are operated by Pender County Schools.
The district has 9 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rocky Point, NC has a population of 940, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rocky Point averages 55.9°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rocky Point, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28457.
The population of Rocky Point, North Carolina is 940 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rocky Point: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $183,700, median household income $47,500, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rocky Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.