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Hildebran, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,860 Population 657/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $28,361 per capita
$194,900 Home Value $218,270 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
531 Violent Crime/100K 4,722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$194,900 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hildebran, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$28,361 per capita
Home Value
$194,900
31% below
Zillow: $218,270
Median Rent
$748/mo
36% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
40% above
4,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Hildebran Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
69%
Rent
64%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
140%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hildebran a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hildebran residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,361. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hildebran is $194,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,270. Median rent is $748/month, with 23.1% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Hildebran reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,722/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Hildebran hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hildebran has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,860
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$28,361
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,900
Rent$748
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$218,270
Housing Units855
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent531/100K
Property4,722/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,084/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,106 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Hildebran was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.