At a Glance
Median Income
$48,889
$27,839 per capita
Home Value
$165,200
Zillow: $213,845
Median Rent
$671/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
3,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
18.4% smoking rate
How Lenoir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenoir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenoir 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
Lenoir residents earn a median household income of $48,889 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,839. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lenoir is $165,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,845. Median rent is $671/month, with 24.2% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Lenoir reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,275/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Lenoir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenoir has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population18,282
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,889
Per Capita$27,839
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$3,308M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,200
Rent$671
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$213,845
Housing Units8,660
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property3,275/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,863/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,202 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lenoir was founded in 1841.
The median home in Lenoir was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.