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Cajah's Mountain, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,696 Population 795/sq mi density
$53,714 Median Income $24,495 per capita
$175,900 Home Value $257,950 Zillow
$677 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 2,983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,714 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$175,900 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cajah's Mountain, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,714
29% below
$24,495 per capita
Home Value
$175,900
38% below
Zillow: $257,950
Median Rent
$677/mo
42% below
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
2,983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Cajah's Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cajah's Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
62%
Rent
58%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cajah's Mountain a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cajah's Mountain residents earn a median household income of $53,714 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,495. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cajah's Mountain is $175,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,950. Median rent is $677/month, with 18.7% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Cajah's Mountain reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,983/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Cajah's Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cajah's Mountain has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,696
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,714
Per Capita$24,495
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,308M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,900
Rent$677
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$257,950
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property2,983/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cajah's Mountain was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.