Aulander, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
748 Population 505/sq mi density
$34,250 Median Income $24,737 per capita
$87,600 Home Value $82,837 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, 21.0% 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

Aulander, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,250
54% below
$24,737 per capita
Home Value
$87,600
69% below
Zillow: $82,837
Median Rent
$659/mo
43% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.0%
483% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Aulander Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
31%
Rent
57%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
583%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aulander a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aulander residents earn a median household income of $34,250 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,737. The unemployment rate stands at 21.0% (483% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aulander is $87,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,837. Median rent is $659/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

5.9% of adults in Aulander hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population748
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,250
Per Capita$24,737
Unemployment21.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$659
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$82,837
Housing Units398
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation62 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband60.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Aulander was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.