At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$24,355 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
Zillow: $230,996
Median Rent
$811/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Momeyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Momeyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Momeyer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Momeyer residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,355. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Momeyer is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,996. Median rent is $811/month, with 30.0% 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 1978.
Education
6.6% of adults in Momeyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Momeyer has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population415
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$24,355
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$811
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$230,996
Housing Units168
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation260 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Momeyer was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.