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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,955 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,903 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,613 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,472 |
| County GDP | $5,743M |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Healthcare | 308 |
| Retail | 363 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $287,200 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $347,806 |
| Median List Price | $431,795 |
| Median List Price | $431,795 |
| $/Sq Ft | $185 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 15.8% |
| Inventory | 114 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,151 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,554 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,156/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Total Violent | 142.0/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.2/100K |
| Robbery | 56.8/100K |
| Assault | 71.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,968.8/100K |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 610.5/100K |
| Theft | 4,145.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 213.0/100K |
| Arson | 42.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1346°N, 79.4355°W |
| County FIPS | 37125 |
Winner: Republican by 29.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 363 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |