Profiles on Local Neighborhoods

Tips  for  Finding  the  Perfect  Neighborhood

NASH  COUNTY

Rocky Mount

The Rocky Mount area is located in the heart of the I-95 and US 64 corridors, almost geographically centered between New York and Florida. Including a two-county population of 139,160, this area ranks as the 12th largest metropolitan area in the state.   For convenience and access, you just can't beat the greater Rocky Mount area: a two and a half hour drive will take you to the Atlantic Ocean, a one-hour drive will take you to Raleigh, and a five-hour drive will take you to the majestic North Carolina mountains.  At the same time, you are within minutes of historic tours, museums, or the best in NCAA and professional sports. 

The Rocky Mount area offers differing residential areas, from HISTORIC HOMES to EXECUTIVE HOMES, from city-dwelling to country-living.

Additional information can be found at the following websites:  Nash Community College, Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, and Rocky Mount Travel and Tourism.

 

Nashville

The Town of Nashville, located less than 10 miles from Rocky Mount and forty miles from Raleigh, has a population of approximately 4,400 residents and a charming small town atmosphere.  Nashville is the county seat of Nash County and is the location of many county as well as municipal offices, along with the Nash-Rocky Mount School System's administrative offices.

 

 

TIPS  FOR  FINDING  THE  PERFECT  NEIGHBORHOOD

The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle—safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part.

Make a list of the activities—movies, health club, church—you engage in regularly and stores you visit frequently. See how far you would have to travel from each neighborhood you’re considering to engage in your most common activities.

Check out the school district. (For school websites and other information see our Schools and Scholars page.)  Look for information on test scores, class size, percentage of students who attend college, and special enrichment programs. If you have school-age children, you might also pay a visit to schools in the neighborhoods you’re considering. Even if you don’t have children, a house in a good school district will be easier to sell in the future.

Find out if the neighborhood is safe. Ask the police department for neighborhood crime statistics. Consider not only the number of crimes but also the type—burglaries, armed robberies—and the trend of increasing or decreasing crime. Also, is crime centered in only one part of the neighborhood, such as near a retail area?  You can also find out important information at the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry.

Determine if the neighborhood is economically stable. Check with your local city economic development office to see if income and property values in the neighborhood are stable or rising. What is the percentage of homes to apartments? Apartments don’t necessarily diminish value, but do mean a more transient population. Do you see vacant businesses or homes that have been for sale for months?

See for yourself. Once you’ve narrowed your focus to two or three neighborhoods, go there and walk around. Are homes tidy and well maintained? Are streets quiet? Pick a warm day if you can and chat with people working or playing outside.

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