Aulander, NC

North Carolina

Aulander is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 748. Residents earn $34,250 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
748 Population 505/sq mi density
$34,250 Median Income $24,737 per capita
$87,600 Home Value $75,590 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,250 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,250
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,600
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $659
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.4%
189% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population748
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 37%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,250
Per Capita$24,737
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$739M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$659
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$75,590
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+70.6%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Aulander a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aulander receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Aulander offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aulander is $34,250, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aulander is $87,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $659 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Aulander enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Aulander has a population of 748 with a density of 505 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (60.7%), with 36.5% White, 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

748
Total Population
505
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Aulander vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Aulander vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aulander is $34,250, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Aulander vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,250
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,737
Avg Weekly Wage$951
IRS Avg AGI$52,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)366
County GDP$739M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare28
Retail48
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,311
5% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Aulander is $87,600, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $659 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $75,590.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,600
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$75,590

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$659
43% below US avg
Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,311
5% below US avg
Effective Rate3.78%
In Aulander, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
27% above US avg
Diabetes13.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure39.4%
Asthma12.4%
COPD7.9%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.0%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.6%
Checkup Rate79.5%
Premature Death14,714/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access22.4%
Healthcare Facilities28

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Aulander has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates36.2280°N, 77.1136°W
County FIPS37131
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+70.6%
School Test Score5.46
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density505/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants17
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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