Magnolia, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,109 Population 1,036/sq mi density
$40,156 Median Income $21,391 per capita
$76,900 Home Value $141,430 Zillow
$521 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime/100K 1,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,156
47% below
$21,391 per capita
Home Value
$76,900
73% below
Zillow: $141,430
Median Rent
$521/mo
55% below
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
63% below
1,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
27%
Rent
45%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $40,156 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,391. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $76,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,430. Median rent is $521/month, with 31.8% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,810/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,109
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.9%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,156
Per Capita$21,391
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,900
Rent$521
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$141,430
Housing Units449
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent139/100K
Property1,810/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation136 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
21.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.