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Edenton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chowan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,480 Population 833/sq mi density
$42,721 Median Income $28,453 per capita
$226,800 Home Value $229,096 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
842 Violent Crime/100K 3,131 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$42,721 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$226,800 home value, $632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
842 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Edenton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,721
43% below
$28,453 per capita
Home Value
$226,800
20% below
Zillow: $229,096
Median Rent
$632/mo
46% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
842/100K
122% above
3,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Edenton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
80%
Rent
54%
Poverty
284%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edenton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edenton residents earn a median household income of $42,721 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,453. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edenton is $226,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,096. Median rent is $632/month, with 30.4% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Edenton reports 842 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,131/100K. The murder rate is 43.2/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in Edenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edenton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,480
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,721
Per Capita$28,453
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty35.2%
County GDP$723M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

B+
Home Value$226,800
Rent$632
Ownership52.8%
Zillow$229,096
Housing Units2,671
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent842/100K
Property3,131/100K
Murder43.2/100K
Assault626/100K
Burglary799/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Edenton was founded in 1712.
The median home in Edenton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.