At a Glance
Median Income
$57,571
$23,127 per capita
Home Value
$196,300
Zillow: $285,761
Median Rent
$1,305/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
2,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Navassa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Navassa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Navassa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Navassa residents earn a median household income of $57,571 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,127. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,448 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Navassa is $196,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,761. Median rent is $1,305/month, with 32.6% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Navassa reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,008/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Navassa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Navassa has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,148
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,571
Per Capita$23,127
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,300
Rent$1,305
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$285,761
Housing Units783
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property2,008/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Navassa was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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