At a Glance
Median Income
$56,659
$23,657 per capita
Home Value
$286,700
Zillow: $355,872
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
17.0% smoking rate
How Northchase Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northchase's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northchase a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northchase residents earn a median household income of $56,659 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,657. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northchase is $286,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,872. Median rent is $1,342/month, with 26.3% 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.
Education
38.2% of adults in Northchase hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northchase has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,879
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density3,418/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,659
Per Capita$23,657
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
B+
Home Value$286,700
Rent$1,342
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$355,872
Housing Units2,472
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Northchase was built in 2000.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.