Living in Rocky Mount (North Carolina)
Rocky Mount (North Carolina) is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 55,806 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 31%, #3,636 of 12,111), rural value seekers (top 38%, #6,745 of 18,063), nature lovers (top 40%, #7,054 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rocky Mount (North Carolina)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 43 min and sets around 23:01; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Rocky Mount (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 10 | #11,711 of 11,898 | #306 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,142 of 9,771 | #166 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 20 | #7,663 of 8,006 | #195 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 17 | #6,145 of 6,237 | #122 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #8,708 of 9,474 | #196 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 32 | #9,047 of 9,474 | #213 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #7,894 of 10,762 | #177 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,917 of 7,271 | #69 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #7,370 of 8,006 | #179 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #3,636 of 12,111 | #81 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 11 | #6,688 of 7,271 | #134 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 12 | #9,292 of 9,474 | #234 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #7,054 of 18,063 | #284 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,670 of 16,523 | #328 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,745 of 18,063 | #237 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 34 | #12,001 of 16,523 | #264 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 39 | #8,955 of 21,167 | #155 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,623 of 12,111 | #187 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 7 | #10,955 of 12,111 | #292 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nashville (North Carolina) 16 km
- Tarboro 23 km
- Wilson (North Carolina) 27 km
- Greenville (North Carolina) 53 km
- Wendell (North Carolina) 55 km
- Winterville (North Carolina) 57 km
- Roanoke Rapids 59 km
- Rolesville 60 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.