Fair Bluff, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dillon County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
513 Population 217/sq mi density
$29,063 Median Income $18,520 per capita
$48,900 Home Value $151,718 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
438 Violent Crime/100K 729 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$29,063 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fair Bluff, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,063
61% below
$18,520 per capita
Home Value
$48,900
83% below
Zillow: $151,718
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
438/100K
15% above
729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Fair Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fair Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
17%
Rent
69%
Poverty
228%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
115%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fair Bluff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fair Bluff residents earn a median household income of $29,063 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,520. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fair Bluff is $48,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,718. Median rent is $807/month, with 37.7% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Fair Bluff reports 438 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 729/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Fair Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fair Bluff has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,063
Per Capita$18,520
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,900
Rent$807
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$151,718
Housing Units414
Rent Burden37.7%

Crime

F
Violent438/100K
Property729/100K

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death19,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation64 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fair Bluff was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.