North Wilkesboro, NC

North Wilkesboro, NC

At a Glance

How North Wilkesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is North Wilkesboro a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

North Wilkesboro residents earn a median household income of $39,288 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,956. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Wilkesboro is $231,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,318. Median rent is $659/month, with 27.1% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

North Wilkesboro reports 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,104/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.2% of adults in North Wilkesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Wilkesboro has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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