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Barker Heights, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
Barker Heights, NC
At a Glance
How Barker Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barker Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Barker Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barker Heights residents earn a median household income of $28,929 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,130. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barker Heights is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,244. Median rent is $790/month, with 28.1% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Barker Heights reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,096/100K.
Education
3.3% of adults in Barker Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barker Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.