At a Glance
Median Income
$85,500
$32,674 per capita
Home Value
$174,200
Zillow: $268,478
Median Rent
$748/mo
12.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How East Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Bend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Bend residents earn a median household income of $85,500 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,674. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Bend is $174,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,478. Median rent is $748/month, with 12.3% 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 1974.
Education
14.9% of adults in East Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Bend has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population765
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,500
Per Capita$32,674
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,334M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,200
Rent$748
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$268,478
Housing Units263
Rent Burden12.3%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed247 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in East Bend was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 247 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.