Alexis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
635 Population 321/sq mi density
$53,708 Median Income $31,340 per capita
$193,700 Home Value $308,712 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,708 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$193,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexis, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,708
29% below
$31,340 per capita
Home Value
$193,700
31% below
Zillow: $308,712
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Alexis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexis residents earn a median household income of $53,708 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,340. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexis is $193,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,712. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

8.0% of adults in Alexis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexis has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population635
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,708
Per Capita$31,340
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,700
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$308,712
Housing Units284
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,889/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation812 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband58.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Alexis was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.