At a Glance
Median Income
$28,885
$16,621 per capita
Home Value
$96,100
Zillow: $130,355
Median Rent
$947/mo
49.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
899/100K
6,055/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Brogden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brogden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brogden a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brogden residents earn a median household income of $28,885 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,621. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brogden is $96,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,355. Median rent is $947/month, with 49.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Brogden reports 899 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 137% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,055/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Brogden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brogden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,712
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,885
Per Capita$16,621
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,100
Rent$947
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$130,355
Housing Units1,165
Rent Burden49.8%
Crime
F
Violent899/100K
Property6,055/100K
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation174 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brogden was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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