Alliance, NC

North Carolina

Alliance is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 812. Residents earn $44,167 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
812 Population 389/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $24,488 per capita
$128,400 Home Value $175,353 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,400 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,167
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,400
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population812
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$24,488
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$378M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,353

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation1 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+77.8%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Libraries1

Is Alliance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alliance receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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, high obesity rates. Alliance offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alliance is $44,167, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alliance is $128,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Alliance enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Alliance has a population of 812 with a density of 389 people per square mile. The median age is 65.3 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%), with 16.1% Black.

Population

812
Total Population
389
People / sq mi
65.3yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Alliance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alliance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alliance is $44,167, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Alliance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,167
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,488
Avg Weekly Wage$712
IRS Avg AGI$67,772

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)348
County GDP$378M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare22
Retail44
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,604
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Alliance is $128,400, 54% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,353.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,400
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,353

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-Occupied71.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,604
3% above US avg
Effective Rate2.81%
In Alliance, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure37.0%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.7%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities22

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Alliance has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.8 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall1.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates35.1435°N, 76.8085°W
County FIPS37137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.7%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+77.8%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density389/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants29
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Work from Home10.5%

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