At a Glance
Median Income
$64,107
$18,451 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $365,791
Violent Crime
60/100K
1,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How JAARS Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows JAARS's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is JAARS a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
JAARS residents earn a median household income of $64,107 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,451. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in JAARS is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,791. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
JAARS reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,036/100K.
Education
38.6% of adults in JAARS hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
JAARS has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population769
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,107
Per Capita$18,451
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$365,791
Housing Units293
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property1,036/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation584 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in JAARS was built in 1986.
46.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.