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Candor, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Montgomery County County
Candor, NC
At a Glance
How Candor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Candor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Candor a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Candor residents earn a median household income of $46,983 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,186. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Candor is $139,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,002. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 48.7% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Candor reports 534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 13,998/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Candor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Candor has an average annual temperature of 62°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 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.