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Neuse Forest, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
Neuse Forest, NC
At a Glance
How Neuse Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neuse Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Neuse Forest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Neuse Forest residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,021. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neuse Forest is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,918. Median rent is $986/month, with 32.4% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Neuse Forest reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Neuse Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neuse Forest has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.