North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Carolina Meadows is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 536. Residents earn $133,090 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Carolina Meadows receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Carolina Meadows stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Carolina Meadows is $133,090, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Carolina Meadows among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Carolina Meadows is $514,900, making it a premium housing market at 83% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,176 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Carolina Meadows is a highly educated community — 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Carolina Meadows enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,090 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $118,295 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $125,177 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,182 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 163 |
| Retail | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,662 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 46.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $514,900 |
| 83% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $3,176 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,662 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 21.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.1% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 10.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,552/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.9 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8597°N, 79.0179°W |
| County FIPS | 37037 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.4% |
| 124% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,374/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.8% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 46.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |