Crouse, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Crouse is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 358. Residents earn $82,667 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
358 Population 314/sq mi density
$82,667 Median Income $49,773 per capita
$212,700 Home Value $281,392 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,700 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,667
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $212,700
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Crouse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population358
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans16.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,667
Per Capita$49,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,745M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$281,392

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation804 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.5%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute48 min
Broadband92.3%
Libraries3

Is Crouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crouse receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Crouse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crouse is $82,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crouse is $212,700, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Crouse enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Crouse has a population of 358 with a density of 314 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.9%), with 6.1% Hispanic.

Population

358
Total Population
314
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Crouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crouse is $82,667, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Crouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,667
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,773
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
IRS Avg AGI$89,345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,604
County GDP$4,745M

Business (County)

Restaurants134
Healthcare177
Retail272
Manufacturing105

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,090
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.4 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Crouse is $212,700, 25% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $281,392.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$212,700
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$281,392

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,090
17% above US avg
Effective Rate1.92%
In Crouse, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.3% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crouse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death8,826/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access67.6%
Healthcare Facilities177

Crime Rates: Crouse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Crouse has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall5.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates35.4241°N, 81.3012°W
County FIPS37109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45.7-point margin. 92.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.5%
D 26.8%

Winner: Republican by 45.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+87.5%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density314/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.3%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities177
Restaurants134
Retail Stores272

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.4 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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