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Garysburg, NC
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Garysburg, NC
At a Glance
How Garysburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garysburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garysburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garysburg residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,936. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garysburg is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,513. Median rent is $883/month, with 49.4% 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
Garysburg reports 1,746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 359% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,678/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Garysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garysburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.