At a Glance
Median Income
$71,953
$28,649 per capita
Home Value
$262,300
Zillow: $334,577
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
10.8% smoking rate
How Hemby Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hemby Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hemby Bridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hemby Bridge residents earn a median household income of $71,953 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,649. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hemby Bridge is $262,300 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,577. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 18.3% 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 1975.
Education
20.5% of adults in Hemby Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hemby Bridge 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 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population2,079
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,953
Per Capita$28,649
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,300
Rent$1,229
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$334,577
Housing Units752
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation619 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Hemby Bridge was built in 1975.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.