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Elizabeth City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pasquotank County County
Elizabeth City, NC
At a Glance
How Elizabeth City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elizabeth City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elizabeth City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elizabeth City residents earn a median household income of $50,947 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,253. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,150 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabeth City is $202,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,602. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 31.8% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Elizabeth City reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,373/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Elizabeth City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabeth City 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 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.