Gatesville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gates County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
310 Population 775/sq mi density
$66,563 Median Income $35,885 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $220,525 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,563 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $930/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gatesville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,563
11% below
$35,885 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
33% below
Zillow: $220,525
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Gatesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
67%
Rent
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gatesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gatesville residents earn a median household income of $66,563 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,885. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gatesville is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,525. Median rent is $930/month, with 18.7% 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 1953.

Education

17.2% of adults in Gatesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gatesville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,563
Per Capita$35,885
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$240M
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,200
Rent$930
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$220,525
Housing Units156
Rent Burden18.7%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation22 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute44 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gatesville was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.