Edneyville, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Edneyville is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,698. Residents earn $59,349 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,698 Population 251/sq mi density
$59,349 Median Income $27,632 per capita
$283,900 Home Value
$854 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,349 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$283,900 home value, $854/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,349
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $283,900
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $854
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.1%
110% higher than US avg

How Edneyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,698
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,349
Per Capita$27,632
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$6,372M
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$283,900
Rent$854
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Libraries6

Is Edneyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Edneyville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Edneyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Edneyville is $59,349, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 26.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Edneyville is $283,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Edneyville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Edneyville has a population of 2,698 with a density of 251 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 3% Black.

Population

2,698
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
10.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Edneyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edneyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edneyville is $59,349, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Edneyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,349
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,632
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$74,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate26.1%
110% above US avg
Establishments (County)4,120
County GDP$6,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants250
Healthcare324
Retail407
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Edneyville is $283,900, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $854 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,900
1% above US avg
Median List Price$279,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$279,100
$/Sq Ft$193
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops27.3%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$854
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied49.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Edneyville, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edneyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities324

Crime Rates: Edneyville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Edneyville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall6.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates35.4026°N, 82.3343°W
County FIPS37089
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 42.2%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density251/sq mi
Total Area10.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities324
Restaurants250
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Work from Home8.1%

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