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Rocky Mount, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,926
Population
721/sq mi density
$61,580
Median Income
$25,287 per capita
$181,400
Home Value
$260,982 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
422
Violent Crime/100K
5,649 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,580 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,400 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
422 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$181,400
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.0%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,037
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$181,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$260,982
Median Sale Price
$396,000
Median List Price
$409,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.0%
Owner-Occupied
38.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$861/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
13 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
18.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
62.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $181,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $260,982 |
| Median Sale Price | $396,000 |
| Median List Price | $409,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $218 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $218 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,037 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 31.6% |