Edenton, NC

North Carolina · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.4 Fair / 5.0
4,480 Population
$42,721 Median Income
$226,800 Home Value
$632 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
582 Violent Crime / 100K
46.4 yrs Median Age
23.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.4
Overall
2.2
Economy
3.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.9
Education

People

Population4,480
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupBlack 58.0%

Economy

2.2/5
Median Income$42,721
Per Capita Income$28,453
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty Rate35.2%
County GDP$723M

Housing

3.7/5
Home Value (Census)$226,800
Zillow Value$229,096
Median Rent$632
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Depression24.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime582/100K
Property Crime3,413/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft100.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul43° / 81°
Rain51 in/yr
Snow2 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Work From Home6.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Edenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,721
Home Value$226,800
Median Rent$632
Poverty Rate35.2%
Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
Unemployment5.3%
Violent Crime582.2 /100K
Avg Temperature62.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,480
Population Density833 per sq mi
Median Age46.4 years
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41.7% Black 58%
White41.7%
Black or African American58.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only99.2%
Spanish Speakers0.8%
English 99.2% Spanish 0.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.4%
Health Insurance91.2%

Income

43% below avg
Median Household Income$42,721
Per Capita Income$28,453
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$947
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$68,504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Poverty Rate35.2%
Total Establishments (County)433
County GDP$723M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation31
Healthcare Facilities62
Retail Stores55
Manufacturing18
Total Establishments433

Industry Mix

Restaurants 31 Healthcare 62 Retail 55 Manufacturing 18

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$68,504
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,041

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.2 min
Work From Home6.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

20% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$226,800
Zillow Home Value Index$229,096

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied52.8%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$632

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,041
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.78%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure42.0%
Asthma12.6%
COPD8.6%
Stroke4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.7%
Physical Inactivity31.2%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.2%
Regular Checkup80.5%
Premature Death Rate10,588 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.1 / 10
Exercise Access56.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)62
Restaurants (County)31

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime582.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape40.2 /100K
Robbery100.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault441.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,413.0 /100K
Burglary863.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,449.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft100.4 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

43°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation51.0 in
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Land Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density833 per sq mi
Latitude36.0586°
Longitude-76.5990°
County FIPS37041

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 38.4%

Republican +22.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
High School+85.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density833 per sq mi
Land Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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