Elizabeth City, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pasquotank County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
18,740 Population 1,589/sq mi density
$50,947 Median Income $28,253 per capita
$202,100 Home Value $267,652 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,947 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$202,100 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth City, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,947
32% below
$28,253 per capita
Home Value
$202,100
28% below
Zillow: $267,652
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
72%
Rent
96%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.7% (114% 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 $267,652. 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.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,740
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,947
Per Capita$28,253
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$2,206M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A
Home Value$202,100
Rent$1,111
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$267,652
Housing Units8,311
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,395/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Elizabeth City was founded in 1794.
The median home in Elizabeth City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.