Richmond County, North Carolina
Rockingham Real Estate and Local Guide
County seat of Richmond County in the south-central North Carolina Piedmont, about 70 miles east of Charlotte, with a historic downtown shaped by its agricultural and textile heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Rockingham best.
About the area
Living in Rockingham, NC
County seat of Richmond County, incorporated in 1784 and carrying the motto 'A City Looking Forward'.
The housing market
Homes in Rockingham
- About 57.4% of housing units in Rockingham are owner-occupied.
- About 67.4% of the housing stock is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $133,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Rockingham home
Rockingham Speedway
Historic NASCAR track nicknamed 'The Rock,' with Xfinity and Truck Series racing returning in 2025
Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham
Hands-on children's science museum in downtown Rockingham
Rockingham Historic District
Downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Hinson Lake
216-acre city recreation area with lake trails, fishing piers, and an 18-hole disc golf course
Neighborhoods
Rockingham areas to know
East Rockingham
Community on the east side of Rockingham
West Rockingham
Community on the west side of Rockingham
Glenwood
Residential neighborhood of Rockingham
Maplewood
Residential neighborhood of Rockingham
Knob Hill
Residential neighborhood of Rockingham
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.