At a Glance
Median Income
$42,287
$25,434 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
Zillow: $192,279
Median Rent
$937/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18.3% smoking rate
How Earl Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Earl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Earl a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Earl residents earn a median household income of $42,287 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,434. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Earl is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,279. Median rent is $937/month, with 17.2% 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 1983.
Education
4.7% of adults in Earl hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Earl has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,287
Per Capita$25,434
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$937
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$192,279
Housing Units223
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation840 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Earl was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.