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Governors Village, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County
Governors Village, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Governors Village a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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.
Safety & Crime
Governors Village 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
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 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.