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. Much of the housing stock in Moyock was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Moyock economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Moyock, where the median household income is $109,700.00. 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.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Moyock is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Moyock is a town of managers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Moyock who work in management occupations (13.53%), office and administrative support (13.13%), and business and financial occupations (12.38%). There are many members of the armed forces living in Moyock. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform. And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Moyock has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. 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. A relatively large number of people in Moyock telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.09% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. In Moyock, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.50 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Being a small town, Moyock does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The education level of Moyock citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.62% of adults in Moyock have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Moyock in 2022 was $47,749, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $190,996 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 Spanish.
