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Buies Creek, NC
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Buies Creek, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Buies Creek a Good Place to Live?
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 0.7% (81% 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.
Safety & Crime
Buies Creek reports 462 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,827/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.