Cape Colony, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chowan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
470 Population 465/sq mi density
$73,438 Median Income $40,357 per capita
$178,300 Home Value $229,096 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cape Colony, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,438
2% below
$40,357 per capita
Home Value
$178,300
37% below
Zillow: $229,096
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Cape Colony Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cape Colony a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cape Colony residents earn a median household income of $73,438 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,357. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cape Colony is $178,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,096. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

25.0% of adults in Cape Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cape Colony has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$40,357
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$723M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,300
Rent
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$229,096
Housing Units300
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cape Colony was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.