At a Glance
Median Income
$48,929
$22,913 per capita
Home Value
$124,200
Zillow: $279,088
Median Rent
$873/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
1,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.0% smoking rate
How Bailey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bailey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bailey a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bailey residents earn a median household income of $48,929 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,913. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bailey is $124,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,088. Median rent is $873/month, with 17.9% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Bailey reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,878/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Bailey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bailey has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population504
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,929
Per Capita$22,913
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,200
Rent$873
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$279,088
Housing Units288
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property1,878/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation250 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bailey was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.