At a Glance
Median Income
$101,461
$49,560 per capita
Home Value
$335,500
Zillow: $266,486
Violent Crime
256/100K
5,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Northlakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northlakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northlakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northlakes residents earn a median household income of $101,461 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,560. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northlakes is $335,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,486. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Northlakes reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,114/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Northlakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northlakes has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,462
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,461
Per Capita$49,560
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,500
Rent
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$266,486
Housing Units542
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property5,114/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,046 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Northlakes was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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