At a Glance
Median Income
$51,094
$26,346 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $255,263
Median Rent
$748/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
924/100K
4,606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Micro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Micro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Micro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Micro residents earn a median household income of $51,094 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,346. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Micro is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,263. Median rent is $748/month, with 36.0% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Micro reports 924 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,606/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Micro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Micro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population788
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,094
Per Capita$26,346
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A
Home Value$212,500
Rent$748
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$255,263
Housing Units229
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent924/100K
Property4,606/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation192 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Micro was built in 1981.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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