Moyock is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 5,154 people and three associated neighborhoods, Moyock is the 153rd largest community in North Carolina. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Moyock, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Moyock, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Moyock’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Moyock does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $115,244.00.
Moyock real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Moyock house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Moyock, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community.
Also of interest is that Moyock has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.60% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Moyock is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Moyock’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Moyock is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
One downside of living in Moyock, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.05 minutes every day commuting to work.
Moyock is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The education level of Moyock citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.56% of adults in Moyock have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Moyock in 2022 was $49,999, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $199,996 for a family of four.
Moyock is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Moyock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Moyock residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Moyock include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Moyock is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Greek.