At a Glance
Median Income
$44,007
$22,716 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
Zillow: $200,272
Median Rent
$556/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
21.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $44,007 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,716. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aberdeen is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,272. Median rent is $556/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
8.8% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,449
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,073/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,007
Per Capita$22,716
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$1,543M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$556
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$200,272
Housing Units757
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation532 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.