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Chocowinity, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,090 Population 1,090/sq mi density
$34,141 Median Income $22,056 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $238,071 Zillow
$851 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
756 Violent Crime/100K 2,897 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,141 median income, 15.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
756 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Chocowinity, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,141
55% below
$22,056 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
59% below
Zillow: $238,071
Median Rent
$851/mo
27% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
756/100K
99% above
2,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
322% above
37.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Chocowinity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
41%
Rent
73%
Poverty
301%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
422%
Crime
199%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chocowinity a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chocowinity residents earn a median household income of $34,141 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,056. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chocowinity is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,071. Median rent is $851/month, with 32.5% 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

Chocowinity reports 756 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,897/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Chocowinity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chocowinity has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,090
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,090/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$34,141
Per Capita$22,056
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty37.3%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$851
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$238,071
Housing Units489
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent756/100K
Property2,897/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault378/100K
Burglary126/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation32 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Chocowinity was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.