Governors Village, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,148 Population 4,773/sq mi density
$124,857 Median Income $70,147 per capita
$565,500 Home Value $620,620 Zillow
$1,779 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$124,857 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$565,500 home value, $1,779/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Governors Village, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,857
66% above
$70,147 per capita
Home Value
$565,500
101% above
Zillow: $620,620
Median Rent
$1,779/mo
53% above
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.0%
117% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Governors Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
166%
Home Value
201%
Rent
153%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
217%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Governors Village a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Governors Village residents earn a median household income of $124,857 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,147. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Village is $565,500 , 101% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,620. Median rent is $1,779/month, with 23.4% 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 2003.

Education

73.0% of adults in Governors Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (117% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Governors Village 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

Population2,148
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,773/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,857
Per Capita$70,147
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A
Home Value$565,500
Rent$1,779
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$620,620
Housing Units716
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,552/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation271 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Governors Village was built in 2003.
38.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% 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.