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Colerain, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chowan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
291 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$92,917 Median Income $38,468 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $210,199 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
582 Violent Crime/100K 3,413 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,917 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
582 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Colerain, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,917
24% above
$38,468 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $210,199
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
13.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
582/100K
53% above
3,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Colerain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
55%
Rent
70%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colerain a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colerain residents earn a median household income of $92,917 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,468. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colerain is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,199. Median rent is $818/month, with 13.9% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Colerain reports 582 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,413/100K.

Education

14.2% of adults in Colerain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colerain has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population291
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,917
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$723M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$818
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$210,199
Housing Units125
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

F
Violent582/100K
Property3,413/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation57 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Colerain was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.