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Rocky Mount is a small town of 4,916 in Virginia, with a median household income of $58,678
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rocky Mount stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rocky Mount is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rocky Mount 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: 90.9
Rocky Mount's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rocky Mount costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rocky Mount, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$881
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,678
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rocky Mount's violent crime rate is 140.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.3 /100k
Property Crime
3466.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rocky Mount is served primarily by Franklin County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rocky Mount, VA
National Avg
School District
Franklin County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rocky Mount sees average highs of 47.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.6 inches of snow per year.
Rocky Mount's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rocky Mount roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,800 and median rent is $881/month.
Rocky Mount's violent crime rate is 140.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3466.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rocky Mount are operated by Franklin County Public Schools.
The district has 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rocky Mount, VA has a population of 4,916, a median household income of $58,678, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Rocky Mount averages 47.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches
with about 12.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rocky Mount, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24151.
The population of Rocky Mount, Virginia is 4,916 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rocky Mount: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $167,800, median household income $58,678, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rocky Mount side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
