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Cricket, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
Cricket, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Cricket a Good Place to Live?
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 2.8% (22% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Cricket reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,059/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.