At a Glance
Median Income
$40,762
$25,415 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
Zillow: $116,955
Median Rent
$794/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,174/100K
5,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Ahoskie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ahoskie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ahoskie 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
Ahoskie residents earn a median household income of $40,762 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,415. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 493 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ahoskie is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,955. Median rent is $794/month, with 32.8% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Ahoskie reports 1,174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 209% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,302/100K. The murder rate is 41.9/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Ahoskie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ahoskie has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,798
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,090/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,762
Per Capita$25,415
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,076M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$794
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$116,955
Housing Units2,406
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,174/100K
Property5,302/100K
Murder41.9/100K
Assault692/100K
Burglary1,425/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation53 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ahoskie was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.