Rocky Point, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,045 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,591 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pender County
1
Wilmington Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pender County
4
Wilmington Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 6 0 79
Aug 7 0 78
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 9, NC State House District 16, NC
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Schools

Heide Trask High
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Rocky Point Elementary
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Cape Fear Middle
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Cape Fear Elementary
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Cape Fear Community College
14 miles, SW • 1.4 star
College of Wilmington
16 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
31 miles, NE • 1 star
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