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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rocky Mount

Affordable Housing in Rocky Mount, NC

Rocky Mount has 24 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,185 units across the city. With 51 percent of residents renting and a median household income of $55,534 (Census ACS 5-Year), demand for income-based housing is significant. Of the 14 properties with available inspection scores, 13 rated excellent, signaling a well-maintained affordable housing stock overall.

24
Properties
1,185
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$957/mo

Affordability in Rocky Mount, NC

The median household income in Rocky Mount is $55,534 and the median gross rent is $957 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Just over half of residents -- 51% -- are renters, reflecting a city where rental housing plays a central role in the local market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
765 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rocky Mount Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 765 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 48 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Rocky Mount

Around the assisted properties in Rocky Mount, Walk Score rates walkability at 48 (Car-Dependent), transit at 30 (Some Transit), and bikeability at 47, according to Walk Score. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
21 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 21 schools across 3 districts serve Rocky Mount, including 8 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high schools, and 1 other. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$55,534 median income

Cost of Renting in Rocky Mount, NC

The median household income in Rocky Mount is $55,534 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median asking rent of $957 per month across all rentals in the city (Census ACS 5-Year), income-restricted housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

Lease Lantern tracks 14 income-restricted properties with 644 total units in Rocky Mount. These include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC communities with rents set below market rate based on household income and program rules.

  • Median household income: $55,534/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Citywide median rent: $957/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 51% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Actual rent at income-restricted properties varies by unit type, program, and household size. Contact individual properties to confirm current rent levels and eligibility requirements.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 14 HUD-assisted properties in Rocky Mount have been flood-mapped, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(14 of 24 scored)
90+ (13)<60 (1)No score (10)

24 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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About Affordable Housing in Rocky Mount, NC

Rocky Mount is a renter-majority city -- according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), 51 percent of households rent -- with a median household income of $55,534 and a citywide median rent of $957 per month. That rental market context makes the 644 income-based and HUD-assisted units tracked here a meaningful part of the local housing picture.

Of the 14 HUD-assisted properties Lease Lantern has scored in Rocky Mount, 13 earned an excellent rating and none carry a high flood risk, based on HUD inspection data and flood map records.

Getting around Rocky Mount generally requires a car. Walk Score rates the city at 48 (Car-Dependent) and Transit Score at 30 (Some Transit), so proximity to your workplace or key services is worth factoring into any housing decision.

Rocky Mount sits across two counties and is served by 3 school districts, which include 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 9 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data for 2024, Rocky Mount Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 364 per 100,000 residents.

Eligibility & how to apply

North Carolina income limits (2026)North Carolina public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in North Carolina

Helpful guides

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