At a Glance
Median Income
$69,974
$33,310 per capita
Home Value
$222,100
Zillow: $305,691
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
1,574/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Four Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Four Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Four Oaks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Four Oaks residents earn a median household income of $69,974 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,310. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Four Oaks is $222,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,691. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 24.4% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Four Oaks reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,574/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Four Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Four Oaks 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
Population2,372
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,974
Per Capita$33,310
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,100
Rent$1,096
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$305,691
Housing Units1,136
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property1,574/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault270/100K
Burglary45/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation206 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute40 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Four Oaks was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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