North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Bogue is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 800. Residents earn $88,043 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bogue receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bogue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bogue is $88,043, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Bogue is $251,200, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Bogue enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,043 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,912 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,377 |
| County GDP | $12,502M |
| Restaurants | 418 |
| Healthcare | 300 |
| Retail | 570 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $251,200 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,685 |
| $/Sq Ft | $222 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,446 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,505/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 300 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.3 inches |
| 59% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6917°N, 77.0285°W |
| County FIPS | 37133 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 300 |
| Restaurants | 418 |
| Retail Stores | 570 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |