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Cherry Branch, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
Cherry Branch, NC
At a Glance
How Cherry Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherry Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cherry Branch a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cherry Branch residents earn a median household income of $111,930 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,785. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherry Branch is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,071. Median rent is $1,645/month, with 17.3% 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 2005.
Safety & Crime
Cherry Branch reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Cherry Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherry Branch has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.