At a Glance
Median Income
$109,402
$33,917 per capita
Home Value
$358,500
Zillow: $411,650
Median Rent
$865/mo
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
13.6% smoking rate
How Advance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Advance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Advance a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Advance residents earn a median household income of $109,402 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,917. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,128 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Advance is $358,500 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,650. Median rent is $865/month, with 15.4% 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 1995.
Education
31.8% of adults in Advance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Advance has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,544
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,402
Per Capita$33,917
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,500
Rent$865
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$411,650
Housing Units638
Rent Burden15.4%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation752 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed283 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Advance was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 283 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.