At a Glance
Median Income
$41,711
$24,792 per capita
Home Value
$161,200
Zillow: $221,748
Median Rent
$774/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
709/100K
3,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Ayden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ayden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ayden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ayden residents earn a median household income of $41,711 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,792. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ayden is $161,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,748. Median rent is $774/month, with 36.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ayden reports 709 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,289/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Ayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ayden has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,035
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,711
Per Capita$24,792
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,200
Rent$774
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$221,748
Housing Units2,637
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent709/100K
Property3,289/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault571/100K
Burglary945/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Ayden was founded in 1891.
The median home in Ayden was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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