At a Glance
Median Income
$52,458
$20,793 per capita
Home Value
$370,500
Zillow: $286,019
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Buies Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buies Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buies Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buies Creek residents earn a median household income of $52,458 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,793. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,384 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buies Creek is $370,500 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,019. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 51.0% 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 2001.
Education
66.0% of adults in Buies Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buies Creek has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,613
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,458
Per Capita$20,793
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$3,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
C+
Home Value$370,500
Rent$1,176
Ownership31.0%
Zillow$286,019
Housing Units1,156
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,064/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation177 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Buies Creek was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.