At a Glance
Median Income
$50,077
$27,235 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
Zillow: $202,940
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.3% smoking rate
How Erwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erwin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erwin residents earn a median household income of $50,077 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,235. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,384 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erwin is $150,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,940. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 32.2% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Erwin reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,348/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Erwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erwin has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,617
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,077
Per Capita$27,235
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$1,085
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$202,940
Housing Units1,900
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property2,348/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,064/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation194 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Erwin was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.