North Carolina
Cherry Branch is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,406. Residents earn $111,930 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cherry Branch receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cherry Branch stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cherry Branch is $111,930, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Cherry Branch among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cherry Branch is $278,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,645 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Cherry Branch enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,930 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,785 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,892 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,721 |
| County GDP | $3,739M |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 55.5 min |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |
| Census Median | $278,800 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $187 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,645 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,599/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.4 inches |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9343°N, 76.8112°W |
| County FIPS | 37031 |
Winner: Republican by 43.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,223/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 55.5 min |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |