| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 08, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | NOBILITY HOMES INC |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | NOBH |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000072205 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 8, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | FL |
| Entity File Number | 000-06506 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-1166102 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3741 S W 7th Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Ocala |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 34474 |
| City Area Code | (352) |
| Local Phone Number | 732-5157 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
