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Governors Club, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,772 Population 751/sq mi density
$214,643 Median Income $156,397 per capita
$908,500 Home Value $620,620 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$214,643 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$908,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Governors Club, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$214,643
186% above
$156,397 per capita
Home Value
$908,500
222% above
Zillow: $620,620
Violent Crime
143/100K
62% below
2,238/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.6%
130% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
286%
Home Value
322%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
230%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Governors Club a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.9% (19% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Governors Club reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,238/100K.

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 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,772
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$214,643
Per Capita$156,397
Unemployment2.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property2,238/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,552/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.