Aberdeen, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Aberdeen is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 8,969. Residents earn $72,955 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,969 Population 828/sq mi density
$72,955 Median Income $37,903 per capita
$287,200 Home Value $347,806 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 4,969 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,955 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$287,200 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K (63% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,955
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $287,200
2% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 142/100K
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.0%
7% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,151
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,969
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,955
Per Capita$37,903
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$5,743M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$287,200
Rent$1,151
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$347,806

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property4,969/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary610/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation380 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Libraries8

Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aberdeen receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Aberdeen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aberdeen is $72,955, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aberdeen is $287,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Aberdeen is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,969 per 100,000, 154% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Aberdeen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Aberdeen has a population of 8,969 with a density of 828 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.1%), with 21.1% Black.

Population

8,969
Total Population
828
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
10.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Aberdeen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Aberdeen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aberdeen is $72,955, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Aberdeen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,955
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,903
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$97,613

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,472
County GDP$5,743M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare308
Retail363
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,754
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Aberdeen is $287,200, 2% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,151 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $347,806.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$287,200
2% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$347,806
Median List Price$431,795

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$431,795
$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold14
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops15.8%
Inventory114

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,151
1% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,554

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,754
36% above US avg
Effective Rate1.66%
In Aberdeen, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Aberdeen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Checkup Rate79.0%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access79.8%
Healthcare Facilities308
Aberdeen has a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents, 63% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,969 per 100,000 (154% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Aberdeen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent142.0/100K
63% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape14.2/100K
Robbery56.8/100K
Assault71.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,968.8/100K
154% above US avg
Burglary610.5/100K
Theft4,145.4/100K
Vehicle Theft213.0/100K
Arson42.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates35.1346°N, 79.4355°W
County FIPS37125
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 34.8%

Winner: Republican by 29.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.0%
7% above US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.46
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density828/sq mi
Total Area10.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities308
Restaurants251
Retail Stores363

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Work from Home9.5%

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