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Albemarle, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stanly County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,527 Population 918/sq mi density
$52,825 Median Income $28,111 per capita
$186,100 Home Value $258,769 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
905 Violent Crime/100K 5,467 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,825 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Albemarle, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,825
30% below
$28,111 per capita
Home Value
$186,100
34% below
Zillow: $258,769
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
905/100K
138% above
5,467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Albemarle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Albemarle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
66%
Rent
74%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
238%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albemarle 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

Albemarle residents earn a median household income of $52,825 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,111. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Albemarle is $186,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,769. Median rent is $856/month, with 27.7% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Albemarle reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,467/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Albemarle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albemarle has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population16,527
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,825
Per Capita$28,111
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,100
Rent$856
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$258,769
Housing Units7,901
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent905/100K
Property5,467/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault731/100K
Burglary1,109/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation543 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Albemarle was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.