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Alexis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
635 Population 321/sq mi density
$53,708 Median Income $31,340 per capita
$193,700 Home Value $303,579 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 2,807 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
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: $303,579
Violent Crime
138/100K
64% below
2,807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr

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
36%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.3% (64% 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 $303,579. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Alexis reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,807/100K.

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 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population635
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,708
Per Capita$31,340
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,700
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$303,579
Housing Units284
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent138/100K
Property2,807/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
41.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.