East Spencer, NC

East Spencer, NC

At a Glance

How East Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is East Spencer a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

East Spencer residents earn a median household income of $34,696 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,733. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,334 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Spencer is $108,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,944. Median rent is $733/month, with 40.5% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

East Spencer reports 452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,613/100K. The murder rate is 64.5/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in East Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Spencer has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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