Alexis, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Alexis is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 635. Residents earn $53,708 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
635 Population 321/sq mi density
$53,708 Median Income $31,340 per capita
$193,700 Home Value $303,579 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,708 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$193,700 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,708
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $193,700
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Alexis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population635
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,708
Per Capita$31,340
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,264M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$303,579

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation812 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+96.3%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Libraries10

Is Alexis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alexis receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Alexis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alexis is $53,708, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alexis is $193,700, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Alexis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Alexis has a population of 635 with a density of 321 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.4%), with 18.7% Black.

Population

635
Total Population
321
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Alexis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alexis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alexis is $53,708, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Alexis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,708
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,340
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
IRS Avg AGI$69,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,635
County GDP$11,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants410
Healthcare553
Retail631
Manufacturing265

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,212
20% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Alexis is $193,700, 31% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,579.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,700
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$303,579

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,212
20% above US avg
Effective Rate2.17%
In Alexis, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alexis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.1%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death11,889/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities553

Crime Rates: Alexis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Alexis has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall1.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation812 ft (247 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates35.3943°N, 81.1231°W
County FIPS37071
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.1%
D 37%

Winner: Republican by 25 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score5.46
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density321/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities553
Restaurants410
Retail Stores631

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home8.8%

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