Bennett, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Bennett is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 273. Residents earn $65,357 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
273 Population 85/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $29,502 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $236,922 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,357
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,400
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population273
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$29,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,991M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,922

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation498 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.7%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Libraries7

Is Bennett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bennett receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bennett stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bennett is $65,357, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bennett is $148,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Bennett enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bennett has a population of 273 with a density of 85 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

273
Total Population
85
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bennett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bennett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bennett is $65,357, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Bennett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,357
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,502
Avg Weekly Wage$994
IRS Avg AGI$60,662

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,042
County GDP$5,991M

Business (County)

Restaurants232
Healthcare214
Retail380
Manufacturing282

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,417
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bennett is $148,400, 47% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,922.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,400
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$236,922

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,417
2% below US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Bennett, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access56.3%
Healthcare Facilities214

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Bennett has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation498 ft (152 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates35.5753°N, 79.5346°W
County FIPS37151
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.3%
D 21%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+88.7%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density85/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities214
Restaurants232
Retail Stores380

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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