Rocky Mount, NC

Metro area in North Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.7%

Median Home Value

$192,788

↓ -1.5%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,218/mo

↑ +4.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.6%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+38.2%

Income Needed to Buy

$50,662

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

418

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.2

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.9%

12 Months

↑ +1.7%

5-Year Price Trend

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