At a Glance
Median Income
$72,955
$37,903 per capita
Home Value
$287,200
Zillow: $350,159
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
3,277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.5% smoking rate
How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $72,955 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,903. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,472 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aberdeen is $287,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,159. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Aberdeen reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,277/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,969
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,955
Per Capita$37,903
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A
Home Value$287,200
Rent$1,151
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$350,159
Housing Units3,886
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property3,277/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation380 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.