At a Glance
Median Income
$38,173
$17,719 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $134,225
Median Rent
$605/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
482/100K
5,695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
33.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Faison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Faison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Faison 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
Faison residents earn a median household income of $38,173 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,719. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Faison is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,225. Median rent is $605/month, with 25.4% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Faison reports 482 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,695/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Faison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Faison has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population826
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,173
Per Capita$17,719
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty33.9%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$605
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$134,225
Housing Units359
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent482/100K
Property5,695/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation161 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Faison was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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