At a Glance
Median Income
$59,861
$33,714 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
Zillow: $153,376
Median Rent
$725/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
718/100K
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Casar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Casar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Casar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Casar residents earn a median household income of $59,861 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,714. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Casar is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,376. Median rent is $725/month, with 21.8% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Casar reports 718 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Casar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Casar has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population384
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,861
Per Capita$33,714
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$725
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$153,376
Housing Units178
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent718/100K
Property3,522/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Casar was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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