At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$26,547 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $242,501
Median Rent
$859/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
4,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Bunn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bunn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bunn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bunn residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,547. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bunn is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,501. Median rent is $859/month, with 30.9% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Bunn reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,775/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Bunn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bunn has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population468
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,547
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A
Home Value$212,500
Rent$859
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$242,501
Housing Units220
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent265/100K
Property4,775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault265/100K
Burglary531/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation281 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Bunn was founded in 1909.
The median home in Bunn was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.