Rocky Mount is in the eastern section of North Carolina's heartland region, located in both Nash and Edgecombe Counties along the banks of the Tar River, Rocky Mount is the principle city in our two-county MSA and the 15th largest City in North Carolina, with a total population of 145,637. Less than 1 hour from the State Capital, 2-1/2 hours from the Atlantic Ocean and 4-1/2 hours from the Mountains in the western part of the state, Rocky Mount boasts a central location on the North-South I-95 and East-West U.S. 64 corridors.
Both residents and visitors alike enjoy the host of cultural, historical, educational, and natural amenities that our region has to offer. Our reasonable cost-of-living, first-class health care, arts, entertainment, shopping, and an abundance of the natural beauty are what make us the Gateway to Eastern North Carolina.
Useful Numbers
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Real Estate
Find exactly what you are looking for in the Twin Counties! We have several housing options from country living with acres of property to planned neighborhoods with single-family homes. This region provides affordable housing options from starter homes to high-end executive living.Find what your next home with ease and peace of mind. Our local real estate agencies are waiting to welcome you home.
Healthcare
You will need to select your family doctor, your pediatrician and specialists in the area.
Lights…Cable…Power
Getting your new home ready to move in to is no easy task, these resources will help you plan.