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Northwest, NC
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Northwest, NC
At a Glance
How Northwest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northwest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Northwest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Northwest residents earn a median household income of $53,143 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,131. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% 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 Northwest is $183,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,805. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 29.6% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Northwest 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
17.8% of adults in Northwest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northwest 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.