Mesic, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
206 Population 200/sq mi density
$164,900 Home Value $173,835 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mesic, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$164,900
42% below
Zillow: $173,835
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Mesic Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
58%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mesic a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mesic is $164,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,835. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

10.3% of adults in Mesic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mesic has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,572
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

Home Value$164,900
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$173,835
Housing Units111
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mesic was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.