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Elm City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County
Elm City, NC
At a Glance
How Elm City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elm City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elm City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elm City residents earn a median household income of $44,698 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,776. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elm City is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,925. Median rent is $829/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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Elm City reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,823/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Elm City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elm City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.