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East Rockingham, NC
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East Rockingham, NC
At a Glance
How East Rockingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Rockingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Rockingham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Rockingham residents earn a median household income of $33,206 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,382. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Rockingham is $102,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,952. Median rent is $827/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
East Rockingham reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,758/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in East Rockingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Rockingham has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.