At a Glance
Median Income
$55,544
$31,694 per capita
Home Value
$210,900
Zillow: $284,224
Median Rent
$910/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.4% smoking rate
How Mocksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mocksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mocksville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mocksville residents earn a median household income of $55,544 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,694. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,128 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mocksville is $210,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,224. Median rent is $910/month, with 26.4% 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 1984.
Education
26.0% of adults in Mocksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mocksville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,001
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,544
Per Capita$31,694
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,900
Rent$910
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$284,224
Housing Units2,485
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation789 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed283 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mocksville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 283 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.