At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$29,196 per capita
Home Value
$225,600
Zillow: $267,826
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
1,287/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Butner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butner residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,196. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,695 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butner is $225,600 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,826. Median rent is $1,195/month, with 24.0% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Butner reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,287/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Butner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butner has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population7,996
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$29,196
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$53,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,896
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,600
Rent$1,195
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$267,826
Housing Units2,801
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property1,287/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation390 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 80%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Butner was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.