Cricket, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,512 Population 710/sq mi density
$40,405 Median Income $21,916 per capita
$153,600 Home Value $261,150 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,405 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, $829/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cricket, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,405
46% below
$21,916 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
46% below
Zillow: $261,150
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Cricket Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
54%
Rent
71%
Poverty
229%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cricket 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

Cricket residents earn a median household income of $40,405 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,916. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cricket is $153,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,150. Median rent is $829/month, with 23.8% 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 1967.

Education

13.4% of adults in Cricket hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cricket has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,512
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,405
Per Capita$21,916
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$3,234M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,600
Rent$829
Ownership45.4%
Zillow$261,150
Housing Units920
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,047/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation1,264 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cricket was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.