Living in Moyock, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moyock · Census data 2020–2024
Moyock has 5,684 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $115,244 (59% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $405,100, the median rent is $1,710/month.
Moyock at a glance
- Population
- 5,684
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $115,244State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $405,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,710/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Moyock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Moyock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moyock the median home value is $405,100, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,710 per month, which is 42% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,075 a month in housing costs.
Moyock median household income
The median household income in Moyock is $115,244 and the income per person is $49,999. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Moyock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,166
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.65
Moyock demographics
- Population
- 5,684
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 2,141
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 17.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moyock ›
Education in Moyock
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Moyock have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moyock
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Moyock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyock | 5,684 | $115,244 | $405,100 | $1,710 |
| Camden | 1,115 | $94,412 | $398,700 | $1,115 |
| Chesapeake | 252,583 | $95,373 | $378,400 | $1,586 |
| Elizabeth City | 18,871 | $52,141 | $187,700 | $1,117 |
| Coinjock | 543 | $68,861 | $225,700 | $1,600 |
| Virginia Beach | 456,349 | $92,968 | $382,500 | $1,714 |
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
| Sunbury | 251 | $62,902 | — | — |
| Winfall | 697 | $77,083 | $401,200 | $1,157 |
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What is the median household income in Moyock, NC?
The median household income in Moyock is $115,244, 59% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moyock?
The median home value in Moyock is $405,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Moyock?
The median gross rent in Moyock is $1,710 per month, about 42% of household income.
Is Moyock, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Moyock?
The median age in Moyock is 38.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Moyock?
The average commute to work in Moyock is 36 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moyock?
The unemployment rate in Moyock is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moyock?
31.6% of adults in Moyock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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