Cost of Living in Moyock, NC

Population 5,669 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

128
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Moyock 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. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 14 miles southeast of Chesapeake, Moyock falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 9% higher than Chesapeake's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 128
Rent 128

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

About the Cost of Living in Moyock

The median home value in Moyock is $391,800 — 28% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,686/month, 28% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,700/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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 73.7°F and lows of 52.4°F. Overall, Moyock has a cost of living index of 128 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$391,800
28% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$489,815
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,686/mo
28% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4x
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 91.6%
Renter-occupied 8.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,686
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,300/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
38.7 min
43% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.2%
Carpooled
11.5%
Work from home
11.1%

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
$109,700
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,749
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
41% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
77.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.5%
Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.5
Male median age 36
Female median age 38

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.7°F
Avg Low
52.4°F
Annual Precip
48.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 545763748289939085766558
Low °F 343541505967737065544437
Precip" 3.352.713.763.474.214.565.515.834.494.073.373.29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Moyock, NC?

Moyock has a cost index of 128 (100 = national average). It is 28% above the national average.

What is average rent in Moyock, NC?

The median gross rent in Moyock is $1,686 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Moyock?

The median home value in Moyock is $391,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Moyock?

The median household income in Moyock is $109,700 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Moyock, NC?

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

Is Moyock, NC affordable?

Moyock is above average in cost of living, with an index of 128 — about 28% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Moyock?

Moyock has average high temperatures of 73.7°F and average lows of 52.4°F. Annual precipitation is 48.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Moyock at a Glance

Population
5,669
Median Income
$109,700
Home Value
$391,800
Median Rent
$1,686/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
73.7°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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