Cost of Living in Mocksville, NC

Population 6,001 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mocksville sits on the smaller end of the North Carolina city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 20 miles southwest of Winston-Salem, Mocksville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Winston-Salem's $208,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 69
Rent 69

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Mocksville

The median home value in Mocksville is $210,900 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $910/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,544/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 69.4°F and lows of 49.6°F. Overall, Mocksville has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$210,900
31% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$274,872
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$910/mo
31% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$826
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,049
3 BR
$1,384
4 BR
$1,637
Owner-occupied 62.7%
Renter-occupied 37.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$910
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,524/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.0%
Carpooled
7.3%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
5.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 2.2%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$55,544
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,694
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.5
Male median age 35
Female median age 38.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.4°F
Avg Low
49.6°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495361717885888680716052
Low °F 313340485765696861493934
Precip" 3.352.893.603.713.763.644.244.513.863.283.063.30

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15:1
Student-teacher ratio
12
Public schools
6,202
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mocksville, NC?

Mocksville has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mocksville, NC?

The median gross rent in Mocksville is $910 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mocksville?

The median home value in Mocksville is $210,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mocksville?

The median household income in Mocksville is $55,544 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mocksville, NC?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mocksville is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Mocksville, NC affordable?

Yes, Mocksville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mocksville?

Mocksville has average high temperatures of 69.4°F and average lows of 49.6°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mocksville at a Glance

Population
6,001
Median Income
$55,544
Home Value
$210,900
Median Rent
$910/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
69.4°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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