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Littleton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
446 Population 469/sq mi density
$29,792 Median Income $30,613 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $270,648 Zillow
$397 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
583 Violent Crime/100K 6,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
583 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Littleton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,792
60% below
$30,613 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
61% below
Zillow: $270,648
Median Rent
$397/mo
66% below
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
583/100K
53% above
6,589/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Littleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
39%
Rent
34%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Littleton 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

Littleton residents earn a median household income of $29,792 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,613. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Littleton is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,648. Median rent is $397/month, with 35.6% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Littleton reports 583 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,589/100K.

Education

22.8% of adults in Littleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Littleton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population446
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$29,792
Per Capita$30,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$397
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$270,648
Housing Units310
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

F
Violent583/100K
Property6,589/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation381 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Littleton was founded in 1877.
The median home in Littleton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.