At a Glance
Median Income
$67,054
$42,574 per capita
Home Value
$385,400
Zillow: $466,376
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
12.7% smoking rate
How Buxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buxton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buxton residents earn a median household income of $67,054 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,574. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 351 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buxton is $385,400 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,376. Median rent is $1,295/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 1992.
Education
25.9% of adults in Buxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buxton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,451
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,054
Per Capita$42,574
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
B
Home Value$385,400
Rent$1,295
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$466,376
Housing Units906
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain61.2 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Buxton was built in 1992.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 351 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.