At a Glance
Median Income
$214,643
$156,397 per capita
Home Value
$908,500
Zillow: $620,620
Bachelor's Degree+
77.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.5% smoking rate
How Governors Club Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Governors Club's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Governors Club a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Governors Club residents earn a median household income of $214,643 , which is 186% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $156,397. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,182 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Governors Club is $908,500 , 222% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,620. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
77.6% of adults in Governors Club hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Governors Club has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,772
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$214,643
Per Capita$156,397
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A
Home Value$908,500
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$620,620
Housing Units901
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation496 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+44.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Governors Club was built in 2003.
41.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.